Aether Estate
Aether
Estate
01
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
2025
Aether Estate is a residential design study exploring the intersection of minimalism and raw industrial aesthetics. Rooted in concrete, metal, and glass, the project strips away ornamentation to embrace the honesty of materials and spatial clarity.
Influenced by Amsterdam’s industrial architecture, Aether reinterprets the heavy and utilitarian into a refined, composed living environment. The design proposes a new kind of luxury, one grounded in restraint, contrast, and architectural discipline.
Conceived as a conceptual project, Aether Estate reflects a deliberate approach to contemporary residential design, balancing texture with purity, and elegance with structure.
PROJECT TYPE
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
YEAR
2025
ROLE
Lead Designer
Architectural Design
Material Strategy
STATUS
UNBUILT
SITE
Undisclosed
PROGRAM
Private Residence
Core Materials
01 Poured Concrete
Structural Walls
Wall Finishes
Exposed Slabs
02 Corrugated Glass
Privacy Zones
Window Glazing
Spatial Separators
03 Brushed Aluminum
Cabinetry Frames
Window Trim
Furniture Accents
04 Corrugated Metal
Roofing System
Vertical Skin Panels
05 Matte Gypsum
Interior Partitions
Ceiling Planes
06 Marble
Countertops
Backsplashes
Accent Walls
Spatial Layout
Ground Floor Plan
01 Foyer / Main Entrance
02 Central Hall
03 Family Room
04 Office
05 Living
06 Dining Area
07 Breakfast Nook
08 Kitchen
09 Powder Bath
10 Scullery
11 Mudroom / Second Entry
12 Garage Entry
13 Utility
14 Garage
First Floor Plan
15 Hall / Commons
16 Bedroom One
17 Master Suite
18 Master Wardrobe
19 Master En-Suite
20 Bedroom Two
21 Bath
22 Bedroom Three
23 Deck
Foundation Plan
The concrete floor slab sits above a ventilated crawl space and is thermally protected with rigid insulation and a vapor barrier. Beneath it, a poured-in-place stem wall transfers structural loads down into the spread footings, which distribute those forces into the ground.
01 Ground Concrete Floor
Material Assembly (top to bottom):
Cast-in-place concrete slab
Rigid insulation board
Polyethylene vapor barrier
02 Foundation Wall (Stem Wall)
Material Assembly (exterior to interior):
Waterproof membrane
Rigid insulation board
Protection board (HDPE or Delta-MS)
Cast-in-place concrete
Interior rigid insulation
Polyethylene vapor barrier
Metal furring channels
Gypsum wall board - fire rated
03 Footing
Cast-in-place concrete
Elevation Analysis
A detailed elevation analysis, analyzing the proportions, fenestration, and structural hierarchy across all four facades. Each view reveals the building’s minimalist logic in relation to form, site, and material expression.
North Elevation
East Elevation
South Elevation
West Elevation
Material Depth
01 White Ceramic
Sinks & Basins
Bath Fixtures
02 Chrome Finish
Faucet Fixtures
Handles & Trim
Detail Accents
03 Charcoal Textile
Upholstery
04 Fluted Tile
Bathroom Flooring
Wall Surfaces
Entry Transitions
05 Blackened Steel
Interior Door Frames
Hardware
Stairs
06 Frosted Glass
Cabinetry Inserts
Pocket Doors
Substructure
This section highlights the construction assembly on the first-floor bathroom wall.
Wall Construction
Exterior concrete wall composed of structural cast-in-place concrete, rigid insulation, vapor barrier, and interior finish layer of fluted ceramic tile.
Window
Floor-to-ceiling opening with frosted glass glazing, integrated within the wall core for privacy and natural light.
Floor
Concrete slab-on-grade base with tile finish in wet zones (shower basin).
Ceiling
Exposed concrete slab, consistent with the project’s structural ceiling finish.
Material Reference
This detail highlights the application of fluted tile, frosted glass, and concrete from the project’s material palette.
With its emphasis on material honesty, functional clarity, and spatial control, Aether Estate was developed to a level appropriate for early-stage client communication and consultant coordination. The design reflects a comprehensive architectural strategy, aligning aesthetic goals with executable systems and setting a clear foundation for future development.
Aether Estate is a residential design study exploring the intersection of minimalism and raw industrial aesthetics. Rooted in concrete, metal, and glass, the project strips away ornamentation to embrace the honesty of materials and spatial clarity.
Influenced by Amsterdam’s industrial architecture, Aether reinterprets the heavy and utilitarian into a refined, composed living environment. The design proposes a new kind of luxury, one grounded in restraint, contrast, and architectural discipline.
Conceived as a conceptual project, Aether Estate reflects a deliberate approach to contemporary residential design, balancing texture with purity, and elegance with structure.
PROJECT TYPE
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
YEAR
2025
ROLE
Lead Designer
Architectural Design
Material Strategy
STATUS
UNBUILT
SITE
Undisclosed
PROGRAM
Private Residence
Core Materials
01 Poured Concrete
Structural Walls
Wall Finishes
Exposed Slabs
02 Corrugated Glass
Privacy Zones
Window Glazing
Spatial Separators
03 Brushed Aluminum
Cabinetry Frames
Window Trim
Furniture Accents
04 Corrugated Metal
Roofing System
Vertical Skin Panels
05 Matte Gypsum
Interior Partitions
Ceiling Planes
06 Marble
Countertops
Backsplashes
Accent Walls
Spatial Layout
Ground Floor Plan
01 Foyer / Main Entrance
02 Central Hall
03 Family Room
04 Office
05 Living
06 Dining Area
07 Breakfast Nook
08 Kitchen
09 Powder Bath
10 Scullery
11 Mudroom / Second Entry
12 Garage Entry
13 Utility
14 Garage
First Floor Plan
15 Hall / Commons
16 Bedroom One
17 Master Suite
18 Master Wardrobe
19 Master En-Suite
20 Bedroom Two
21 Bath
22 Bedroom Three
23 Deck
Foundation Plan
The concrete floor slab sits above a ventilated crawl space and is thermally protected with rigid insulation and a vapor barrier. Beneath it, a poured-in-place stem wall transfers structural loads down into the spread footings, which distribute those forces into the ground.
01 Ground Concrete Floor
Material Assembly (top to bottom):
Cast-in-place concrete slab
Rigid insulation board
Polyethylene vapor barrier
02 Foundation Wall (Stem Wall)
Material Assembly (exterior to interior):
Waterproof membrane
Rigid insulation board
Protection board (HDPE or Delta-MS)
Cast-in-place concrete
Interior rigid insulation
Polyethylene vapor barrier
Metal furring channels
Gypsum wall board - fire rated
03 Footing
Cast-in-place concrete
Elevation Analysis
A detailed elevation analysis, analyzing the proportions, fenestration, and structural hierarchy across all four facades. Each view reveals the building’s minimalist logic in relation to form and site.
North Elevation
East Elevation
South Elevation
West Elevation
Material Depth
01 White Ceramic
Sinks & Basins
Bath Fixtures
02 Chrome Finish
Faucet Fixtures
Handles & Trim
Detail Accents
03 Charcoal Textile
Upholstery
04 Fluted Tile
Bathroom Flooring
Wall Surfaces
Entry Transitions
05 Blackened Steel
Interior Door Frames
Hardware
Stairs
06 Frosted Glass
Cabinetry Inserts
Pocket Doors
Substructure
This section highlights the construction assembly on the first-floor bathroom wall.
Wall Construction
Exterior concrete wall composed of structural cast-in-place concrete, rigid insulation, vapor barrier, and interior finish layer of fluted ceramic tile.
Window
Floor-to-ceiling opening with frosted glass glazing, integrated within the wall core for privacy and natural light.
Floor
Concrete slab-on-grade base with tile finish in wet zones (shower basin).
Ceiling
Exposed concrete slab, consistent with the project’s structural ceiling finish.
Material Reference
This detail highlights the application of fluted tile, frosted glass, and concrete from the project’s material palette.
With its emphasis on material honesty, functional clarity, and spatial control, Aether Estate was developed to a level appropriate for early-stage client communication and consultant coordination. The design reflects a comprehensive architectural strategy, aligning aesthetic goals with executable systems and setting a clear foundation for future development.