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  1. The 2021 New American Home

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    From Phil Kean Design Group, The Latest in Modern Luxury Design

    The New American Home has always served as an example of the latest design, technology and building products.

    One of the things that makes the 2021 home so unique is that it not only incorporates these elements, but it has adapted them based on how the world has changed this past year as a result of COVID-19.

    The approach to this design and build focused on re-thinking what one expects inside a residence; finding ways to use space differently was important in designing The 2021 New American Home. Now more than ever, people are spending more time in their homes and it is important we have spaces that suit our needs.

    Over the past year, we have grown into a more health-conscious society and health is one of the main highlights of the New American Home.

    A new trend came to light as we see the transformation of bedrooms into fitness areas and incorporating bidets into bathrooms, a nod to our European counterparts. The most exciting new “Healthy Home” product used in TNAH21 is the Panasonic Cosmos Smart Fresh Air System. Through carefully placed sensors, the Cosmos system constantly monitors the indoor air quality within the home and automatically activates the system to bring fresh air in and pull harmful air out when levels go below normal. The harmful sources that the system regularly monitors are volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fine particulate matter, carbon dioxide and humidity.

    The ingenuity displayed in this smart home is truly something to be admired. Every feature imaginable has been incorporated into this home, from smartphone apps to control your energy consumption, to a StruXure motorized louvered roof system to control the amount of sunlight entering your outdoor living space. The variety of capabilities offered by these features will undoubtedly make spending time in one’s home a more fulfilling experience for any homeowner.

    This gorgeous residence that is a feast for the eyes with layers of architecture, touches of modern industrial design, and hidden gems throughout that allow you to see something new at every glance. With three levels and a staircase lighting the way, you can easily glide to each space gracefully.

    Two considerations usually overlooked in designing a residence is artwork, and pets – the fabric of your home. On the ground level, The New American Home greets you with a gallery-inspired entrance showcasing beautiful and captivating artwork that you will find yourself spending more time in, reveling in the aesthetic. Also on the first level is a room dedicated for man’s best friend with an electronic doggie door that opens to a dog run.

    The second level is dedicated to the master suite. The focus behind the design of this level was to create a space where the homeowners can privately unwind after a long day and relax in a calming environment that offers warm wood textures and a more muted palette. This level includes the master bedroom, spa-like bath, luxury walk-in closet for two, laundry room, exercise room, sauna, a TV lounge, and balcony.

    You can find the main living space on the third level. With 14’ ceilings, south and west facing terraces, you are living among the treetops enjoying the incredible views overlooking the city and experiencing amazing sunsets. You find yourself gazing out from your summer kitchen, while entertaining your guests within this cozy open treehouse feel.

    Discover the luxury of our modern, state-of-the-art living spaces designed with timeless perfection. Read about our design process and the elements we use to create unique one-of-a-kind homes by browsing through our blog articles that cover everything from architecture and design to the construction of and products used in The New American Home 2021.

    Ready to kick off the design process for your luxury residence? Start here.

  2. Modern Home Design & Construction of The 2021 New American Home – Phase 3

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    Phase 3 of our modern home construction project for The New American Home 2021 is the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) phase!

    This post will focus on our rough-ins, including gas line rough-ins, electrical, roof drains, and our plumbing rough-ins going in. We’ve also started our exterior work with our stucco, and exterior paint will follow that.

    We pride ourselves in having great relationships with essential vendor teams who partner with us on this critical stage. Without their expert work, our inspiring architectural designs could not be brought to fruition. We will highlight some of those residential contractor relationships in our New American Home 2021 – Phase 3 video walkthrough below:

     

    Behind the walls, we worked with innovative products such as Sharkbite’s EvoPEX push-to-connect plumbing system and their new StreamLabs Control smart water shut-off valve. Enovative Group’s AutoHot hot water recirculation system works with the Rinnai tankless water heaters to provide on demand hot water throughout the home.

    OmegaFlex’s TracPipe CounterStrike flexible gas piping was also a “must-have” with its AutoSnap fitting and resistance to lightning strikes. Eaton fixtures are a staple in The New American Home 2021 as they are featured throughout from the outlet receptacles to the circuit panels. Their new Wi-Fi smart devices will be the envy of the neighbors, allowing one to schedule lights to go ON and OFF or DIM at the touch of a button through Amazon’s Alexa App.

    In addition to Eaton’s smart devices, Control 4 took the smart house to a whole new level by integrating the whole home with their control system. Not only can one control the lighting of the home through their app-based system, but it also controls the shades, security and HVAC system. Control 4’s system also works directly with Phantom Screens’ retractable motorized screens used on the terrace, as well as their solar shades on the windows. This is all with thanks to the Somfy home motor system that Phantom Screens uses that Control 4 has the ability to connect with.

    Ready to start your next residential modern home project? Contact us here or give us a call at 407-599-3922.

  3. Modern Home Design & Construction of The 2021 New American Home – Phase 2

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    Our modern home design process of the 2021 New American Home requires us to be nimble and flexible, and to nurture great relationships with a variety of vendor teams and builders. After constructing our masonry block walls, exterior wood framing, and underground plumbing/electric wiring, we moved onto our interior framing phase!

    Below, Katie Kovac, Phil Kean Design’s Construction Coordinator, walks through the next phase of this new home’s construction.

    As part of the International Builders’ Show, this home showcased the latest products and technologies from the Leading Suppliers Council (LSC), part of the National Association of Home Builders. The most exciting new product featured in this home is the Panasonic Cosmos Healthy Home System.

    The Cosmos system is a smart fresh air system that helps maintain a healthy indoor air environment. Through carefully placed sensors the Cosmos system constantly monitors the indoor air quality within the home and automatically activates the system to bring fresh air in and pull harmful air out when levels go below normal. The harmful sources that the system regularly monitors are volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fine particulate matter, carbon dioxide, and humidity.

    The Cosmos system will work in tandem with the Mitsubishi Ducted Mini-Split HVAC system. Unlike most homes, The New American Home 2021 has no HVAC air handler closets, thus freeing up more available living space which is a huge bonus in an urban development. These ducted mini-split systems are located in the ceilings with drywall access panels to allow for easy accessibility. In addition to added living space, the ducted mini-split system is more energy efficient than a standard HVAC system.

    To add even more energy efficiency to the home, we used Fi-Foil’s latest products during the insulation process.  On the exterior walls, we used Fi-Foil’s new FlexFoam on the masonry block behind the drywall furring strips, then added a layer Fi-Foil’s M-Shield for added insulation. On the frame walls we used Demilec spray foam insulation topped with Fi-Foil’s HY-Fi hybrid insulation system to create a higher R-value. Demilec spray foam insulation was also used in between the floor systems and attic space ensuring a very insulated shell prior to drywall.

    The last step in achieving ultimate energy efficiency and reducing air leakage in the home is Aerobarrier. With their innovative air sealing technology, they can seal all holes within the home’s air ducts and vents ensuring that the home’s air goes where needs.

    Check back next month for our rundown of the 2021 New American Home’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) stage!

  4. Modern Home Design & Construction of The 2021 New American Home – Phase 1

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    The New American Home 2021 modern home design process offers a different perspective than Phil Kean Design Group’s previous New American Homes designed and built in 2012 and 2017. In the below video, Phil Kean shares his ideas for the modern architectural design of the home, and walks through the features and amenities of each floor.

    While still modern, this home has a treehouse feel with the main living areas on the third floor looking down over the treetops. As part of an urban luxury development of seven high-end custom homes and townhomes ranging from 3,000 sq. ft. to over 8,000 sq. ft., this home offers luxury living with all the finest finishes, and a walk-to-location in the heart of Winter Park, Florida.

    As we move into the future, we’ve found that walkability and location is ideal. However, in urban locations, walkable properties are hard to come by.

    As with all Phil Kean homes, our mission is to provide award-winning design and construction with our architecturally distinctive spaces while integrating the finest quality of products and services.

    Our Modern Home 2021 Entry: Floor-by-floor Design

    With three levels, The New American Home offers a unique living experience on each floor.

    With an art gallery entrance, the ground floor includes a three-car garage, guest bedroom with en suite bath and office. A dog room dedicated to man’s best friend is also featured on the ground level, along with added doggie doors located on every floor.

    The second floor is dedicated to the owner’s suite with a large master bedroom and spa-like master bath that connects to a boutique walk-in closet. It also includes a TV lounge with walk-out balcony, laundry room, and an exercise room with sauna and en suite bath.

    The third floor offers awe-inspiring 14’ ceilings throughout making it the perfect place to entertain, whether it be in the great room and music room or the state-of-the-art kitchen that connects to a large outside terrace and summer kitchen overlooking the treetops.

    Check back here next week as Katie Kovac, our incredible Construction Coordinator, walks through this modern home’s design materials and partner vendors we chose for this stunning project in Winter Park, FL.

  5. The New American Remodel 2020 – Architecture by Phil Kean Design Group

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    Phil Kean Design Group Takes On The New American Remodel at the 2020 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Jan 21-23

     

    From Classic Ranch to Green Luxury

     

    Sometimes a home seems to arise naturally from its surroundings and environment to strike a perfect balance between complementing the world around it and making a statement that is wholly its own. When such a precise equilibrium is found, it almost feels as though it always existed and it becomes difficult to imagine anything else ever being in its place.

    Phil Kean Design Group recently had the opportunity to design the remodel of a ranch-style home from the mid-1970’s and the result is nothing short of breathtaking.

    The 2020 New American Remodel – Architecture by Phil Kean Design Group from Phil Kean Design Group on Vimeo.

    The visual design is pristine, appealing to even the most discerning aesthetic eye while also tugging at the heartstrings. Clear, modern lines are given an airiness thanks to their beautiful light hues, then give way to floor-to-ceiling windows that accentuate the open, luxurious look and feel. It is this blending of the indoors and outdoors that truly give this remodel its life.

    The vision of a home that belongs to and enhances the surrounding area in concert with its fundamental design is part of what makes Phil Kean Design Group projects so distinct. Placing, for example, an open-air balcony on the second floor to provide an uninterrupted view of the Las Vegas strip showcases a creativity and attention to detail that underscores the masterful nuance of the design. Yet another illustration is shown in the design of a home that centers around an established tree demonstrating appreciation of natural features and a commitment to accentuating their beauty.

    The transformation of this 40-year-old house is not limited to improving the aesthetics or creating a stunning echo of Nevada’s unique landscape. The melding of man-made structure and the earth it rises from is more than lip service, it is a monument to a brighter future.

    Through the use of alternative energy sources, primarily solar panels, this classic ranch house evolved into a green luxury residence. In fact, Phil Kean Design Group has specifically designed this home to achieve the National Green Building Standard’s “Emerald” certification, Energy Star certification, and a net-zero status.

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    Phil Kean Design Group is synonymous with cutting-edge architectural design, unabashed creativity and exquisite balance between the trifecta of elegance, functionality and sustainability. The indoor-outdoor of this project includes a lovely central courtyard and features an alluring pool and summer kitchen. Also found are five gorgeous fireplaces, an impressive wine room and every other luxurious modern home feature you’d find in your dreams.

    The flawless blend between convenience and class with a clear emphasis on a green future is a hallmark of Phil Kean Design Group. The value placed on usable luxury is obvious, and so too, is the dedication to innovation within sustainability. The New American Remodel 2020 is undoubtedly one more example of what happens when an award-winning group of talented architects is dedicated to creating something beautiful, but also something far more inspiring—a beacon of a bright, more sustainable future of luxury.

    If you are attending NAHB’s 2020 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas January 21-23, be sure to tour the home by picking up your complimentary shuttle bus tickets at the TNAH/TNAR ticket booths in the northwest entrance of the grand lobby. If you aren’t attending, you can view photos here https://philkeandesigns.com/portfolio/the-new-american-remodeled-home-2020-remodel/.

    If you are interested in speaking with Phil Kean Design Group about designing your luxury residence or remodel, please complete the form below and a representative we will be in touch.

    Renderings by Architecture by Phil Kean, LLC / Photos by Jeffrey A. Davis Photography, Inc.

  6. Florida Architect Phil Kean Chosen to Design and Build The 2017 New American Home and The 2017 New American Remodeled Home

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    For the first time in the history of the International Builders Show, NAHB has selected one Florida architecture firm, Phil Kean Design Group, to be the Architect, Interior Designer and Builder for both The 2017 New American Home and The 2017 New American Remodeled Home. No strangers to the excitement and thrill of the challenge, PKDG was previously chosen to design and build The 2012 New American Home for which they received numerous accolades.

    PKDG enjoys an international reputation for distinctive award-winning modern architecture and contemporary interior design. “We are extremely excited and honored to be selected as the design/build group for both of these prestigious projects,” said Phil Kean, President of PKDG. “Both homes will be located in Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. It’s an ideal setting for further elevating innovative design and incorporating the latest technologies into our signature indoor/outdoor luxury living.”

    The Showcase

    The NAHB International Builders Show is the largest annual show of its kind in the world. Each year the most advanced building products and services are brought together to showcase the latest in technologies, products and materials. On top of the already incredible attachment to the International Builders Show for 2017, the Show Homes will be featured at the 2017 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention with events and tours of both homes, as well as the 2016 opening of the National Tennis Association World Headquarters at Lake Nona.

    The Location

    Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, a Tavistock Development, is a short drive from the Orlando Convention Center and Orlando International Airport. Lake Nona Country Club is also home to many international golf celebrities currently on the PGA tour. Edging up to the new Laureate Park and Medical City, the area has become one of the five fastest growing communities in the country and has been designated by John Chambers, CEO/CISCO as the ninth Iconic City of the World and first in the U.S.

    The Homes

    “The 2017 New American Home and The 2017 New American Remodeled Home are inspiring opportunities on so many levels,” Kean explained. “One allows us a clean canvas of light and space for creating warmth, beauty and indoor/outdoor livability in ways that are altogether new.” On the other hand he says, “There’s absolute artistry involved in remodeling a beautiful home using the latest technology, sustainable design products and new materials such as those showcased at the International Builders Show.”

     

    Great American Remodel

    The home selected for The New American Remodeled Home was built in the 1980’s and is a perfect example of the architecture and styling of that time. The transformation of this 4,000 square foot home from 80’s styling to Bahamian styled architecture will be astounding and an inspiration to both current owners of homes in need of renovations and updating and also the builders that will be providing the services. Updates will include both cosmetic and energy efficiencies. The market price of this home is projected to be approximately $1.5 million dollars.

    New American Home

    The New American Home, with a market price in excess of $4 million dollars, will be less than 8,000 square feet on one floor with International styling. Kean will display a superb use of glass, openness and indoor-outdoor lifestyle living to take advantage of the lake and golf views, along with the Central Florida climate. Styled as “pod living”, unused rooms can be closed off when not in use. PKDG will be striving for “Net Zero” status and the highest of energy efficiencies. Known for its specialty in sustainable architecture, PKDG’s 2012 New American Home was designated the “Greenest Home in the State of Florida, 2012.”

    Kean approaches each new modern home design or remodel with a fresh eye and keen sense for creating spaces that are inviting, livable and yet remarkably cutting edge. PKDG is renowned for their elegant mastery of the latest technological advances and attention to detail in designing one-of-a-kind custom homes and remodels.

    It is already apparent that those visiting The 2017 New American Home and The 2017 Great American Remodel are in for an extraordinary design experience. Phil Kean and PKDG are favorites among their peers, homeowners and prospective homebuyers alike. The 2017 NAHB IBS will be held January 11-13, 2017 in Orlando, Florida with an expected attendance of more than 50,000 people.