15,000 sq. ft. of house and garage wrapped in stone...The Castle

The south side of the house was actually the entrance to the garage at the first floor. The entrance to the house is on the east side at the second floor facing Lake Sherwood.

A 4,500 sq. ft. garage lies at the heart of this Castle. It's fully air conditioned with porcelain tile flooring. Both ends are finished with mirror walls, wood wainscot and big screen TV's. The groin vault ceiling has a venetian plaster finish, spectacular!

Connecting the Entry Foyer at the second floor with the Lounge/Game Room on the first floor. One of two ways into the house from the Garage.

The original design of this home was to be a traditional Tuscan style. However, I worked with the interior designer to change that to a more current "Transitional" style Tuscan. The color scheme and finish materials definitely reflect that.

This view of the Kitchen and Bar are from the Great Room. This entire area has a spectacular view of Lake Sherwood.

A luxurious bathroom for any guest or an afternoon work out.

A steam shower is the perfect way to finish any work out.

The groin vault ceiling design between the Dining Room and Dining Loggia is pure elegance.

A paver driveway design put the finishing touches on this estate sized home.

This infinity pool also includes a "Baja Shelf".

The view of Lake Sherwood from the Loggia is incredible.

A view of the master wing from a drone. The only way to get these pictures.

A view of the master wing from a drone. The only way to get these pictures.

Incredible roof design, a hallmark of Arc Design Group, architects.

A view of the motor court from a drone. The only way to get these pictures.

This home is looking more like a castle from an adjoining hilltop.

Plants are arriving ready for landscaping.

The exterior stone work on this build turned out so fantastic, you would think it's real. ELDORADO STONE can't wait to photograph this

A sample of the three color tile blend was set up at the roof for approval.

Stone work at the Entry is looking great!

Exterior doors and windows are installed and now it is time to wrap the house and begin the stone work.

The interior stone work is just as spectacular as the exterior but with a more refined feel and look about it.

Increasingly more important, estate sized homes need to be smart homes. This type of wiring allows the owner to communicate and control house functions using the phone.

Spectacular framing included the biggest groin vault I have ever seen...in the Garage!

Framing is about 90% complete and mechanical installations have started.

Another arc Design Group project I became involved with in 2016.

The massive retaining walls, structural steel and grading were mostly complete when I was asked to take on this project.

The sun is out and the crane is here...it's a good day.

A crane is necessary to set the large beams needed to install the floor joists.

First floor framing progressing to the point that structural wood beams can be installed for the second floor joists.

These retaining walls, with tree wells, allowed the architect to position the front of the house facing the lake (to the right, unseen) instead of facing the street. It supports the driveway to the front of the house.