New Custom Home

Executive Living Construction

What started as a dream became a bold architectural statement; a home designed not just for living, but for experiencing life at its fullest. Every decision reflects a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and personal meaning.
The foundation was more than concrete; it was a promise of strength and longevity. With 12-foot basement walls and steel columns supporting a double-reinforced deck, the structure was engineered to endure. Above, a roof without an attic embraced cathedral-style ventilation, symbolizing openness and freedom.
Inside, creativity flourished. A bedroom transformed into an underwater escape with glossy ceilings and ocean hues, while the walnut steps—crafted from trees on-site—connected floors with a story of sustainability and heritage. Even the fireplace told a tale, its blackened steel and riveted design echoing the resilience of ships that conquer storms.
The kitchen became a centerpiece of warmth and craftsmanship, its island supported by precision engineering and wood harvested from the land itself. Beyond, spaces like the basketball court and cantilevered balcony spoke of ambition—places where family and friends could gather, play, and dream.
Outdoors, glass walls dissolved boundaries between nature and home, while hidden gutters and underground drainage ensured harmony with the environment. Every detail—from seamless concrete pours to concealed shelving—was a testament to foresight and artistry.
This wasn’t just a house. It was a journey of imagination, perseverance, and purpose—a living structure that tells the story of daring to think bigger, build smarter, and create beauty that lasts.

Special Features

Structural & Architectural Highlights

  • 12-foot high basement walls with a recessed floor system for a flush entry—no steps to decks or garage.
  • Steel columns support an 8-inch thick double-reinforced concrete deck, with 3 exterior concrete columns.
  • Unique roof design: No attic; instead, a built-in cathedral ventilation system using baffles and foam insulation.
  • Second-floor balcony spans 40 feet free without posts, using engineered LVLs and a cantilevered design.
  • Balcony support system integrated into the roof structure for top-down stability.

Interior Design & Special Features

  • Aquarium-inspired bedroom with high-gloss ceiling and blue walls.
  • Built-in recessed wall ladder for emergency egress—no external fixtures.
  • Slide room cantilevered over the garage, taking you from the second floor elevation to the basement floor, featuring the slide repurposed from Fort Wayne Science Central.
  • Walnut stairway crafted from trees originally on the property—adds sustainability and personal touch.
  • Custom cabinetry made from a single log with continuous wood grain across drawers.

Outdoor & Sunroom Innovations

  • Stacking glass door system: 18 ft × 10 ft opening consisting of 3 stacking panels to create a full glass opening.
  • Outdoor screen room with a glass garage door and concealed wood-burning fireplace for clean aesthetics.
  • Concrete patio required a seamless pour to maintain structural integrity—couldn’t be done in phases.

Exterior Engineering & Design

  • Hidden gutter system integrated into columns—water captured and routed through structural elements.

Wood work crafted from the trees originally on the property

Key Project Stats

Type - New Residential Construction

Location - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Completion Date - May 2023

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Fort Wayne Science Central Slide

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