water | | Tim McNamara

Rosemary Beach
Bridgetown Avenue
FloridaRosemary Beach
Bridgetown Avenue
Florida| Rosemary Beach | Bridgetown Avenue | Florida |

February 2, 2016

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This was my family’s house. The design shows who we are, color-loving fun people. The exterior combines simple forms with great spaces for exterior living. Situated on Rosemary’s Parkside, this Gulf Coast community was a great place to raise our kids within the freedom of a new-urban community. I collaborated with Susan Massey of Bohlert-Massey Interiors to get it just right.

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The tower allows for some great rooftop views of the town. photo – Eric Marcus

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My wife Paige and I hanging out. photo – Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn

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Avocado green, bright red, stainless and etched glass photo – Jean Allsopp

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Circus tent-like playroom with numbered red door photo – Jean Allsopp

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Chocolate Candy walls, mirrors and turquoise accents photo – Jean Allsopp

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Resin panels and stainless bar rails photo – Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn

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The side porch exterior living room and courtyard is a great gathering place. photo – Jean Allsopp

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Another tower shot photo – Eric Marcus

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The red gate into the side courtyard photo – Eric Marcus

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The south facing front porch is a nice place for lounging. photo – Eric Marcus

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Umbrella palms flanking the fountain photo – Eric Marcus

Interiors Collaboration | Susan Massey – Bohlert Massey Interiors

Photography | Jean Alssopp | Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn | Eric Marcus

Saunders Bridge House
AlabamaSaunders Bridge House
Alabama| Saunders Bridge House | Alabama |

December 18, 2014

Saunders Bridge is nestled in the mountains south of Birmingham. This lake setting house takes its forms from Alabama’s folk vernacular architecture incorporating simple gabled roofs and shed dormers. I planned this community with the idea that the houses and their materials would blend with the surrounding lake and trees.

Set out on a small peninsula, the house’s terraces take in the lake view.

The boathouse allows quick access to water fun.

A cathedral-like space is accentuated by the local stone fireplace.

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A mix of rustic and modern

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Folk vernacular Gothic with Saunders Bridge in the background

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Bracket with a modern twist

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Relax!

Alys Beach
Hogpenney Lane
FloridaAlys Beach
Hogpenney Lane
Florida| Alys Beach | Hogpenney Lane | Florida |

December 4, 2014

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This Alys Beach courtyard home uses exterior private spaces in the form of landscaped open rooms incorporating a secret garden, climbing vines, stone pavers and fountains that add the sound of trickling water to make the courtyards a perfect private retreat.

55 Hogpenny Alley – Alys Beach, FL

Uploaded by Alys Beach on 2015-08-13.

Take a walk through the house.

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This fully-private outdoor courtyard extends living areas from interior to exterior. photo – Eric Marcus

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Garage doors open to connect interior and exterior spaces. photo – Eric Marcus

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A secret garden offers zen-like solitude. photo – Eric Marcus

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Reclaimed wood floors and beams give the open gathering room warmth. photo – Eric Marcus

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Gathering room kitchen with a side butler’s pantry photo – Eric Marcus

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The art studio separates the private master area from the rest of the house. photo – Eric Marcus

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A cozy guest room photo – Eric Marcus

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The master bath photo – Eric Marcus

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The open stair is framed by the large windows on the front of the house. photo – Eric Marcus

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White stucco, gas lanterns and an entry porch emulate the Bermudan influences. photo – Eric Marcus

Photography | Eric Marcus

Alys Beach
Somerset Villa
FloridaAlys Beach
Somerset Villa
Florida| Alys Beach | Somerset Villa | Florida |

January 4, 2015

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The villas at Alys Beach are freestanding homes with surrounding yards. This villa maximizes the abundant outdoor space with three separate landscaped courtyard areas, each with their own fountain. The second floor terrace has spectacular views of the Caliza Pool and Central Park across the street, while a covered loggia below extends the living area to an outdoor space with a wood burning fireplace.

233 North Somerset Street – Alys Beach, FL

Take a walk through the house.

The Bermudan influences are evident with the white-washed concrete roofs. photo – Eric Marcus

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A cistern-like fountain welcomes visitors on the entry terrace. photo – Eric Marcus

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A window splits two fireplace flues housed in one chimney. photo – Eric Marcus

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The villa’s largest courtyard and fountain is flanked by a porch off the master suite.photo – Alys Beach

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The low wall and landscaping gives privacy to the master suite courtyard and fountain.photo – Alys Beach

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A story-and-a-half kitchen space with a vaulted wood ceiling photo – Alys Beac

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The living room with openings to the exterior loggia photo – Alys Beach

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The outdoor loggia allows interior spaces to flow to outside courtyards.photo – Alys Beach

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The master bedroom with openings to the second floor terrace photo – Alys Beach

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A rendering for Coastal Living Magazine rendering – Muir Stewart

McNamara-Alys Beach House-Somerset Villa-Schematic Elevation Study

An initial schematic design elevation

Photography | Eric Marcus | Alys Beach

Rosemary Beach
New Providence Lane
FloridaRosemary Beach
New Providence Lane
Florida| Rosemary Beach | New Providence Lane | Florida |

February 26, 2016

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This Rosemary Beach side-yard house fronts the pedestrian boardwalk on the way to the beach. The carriage house encloses a private side-yard terrace where a fountain and pool provide a focal point. Inside, the living area opens to a wrap around porch with views to the Gulf, and a large banquette opens to the kitchen. A sitting room with a small fireplace provides a cozy place to escape.

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Pool, fountain and side-yard terrace photo – Eric Marcus

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A small opening from the sand path allows a view through the copper fountain. photo – Eric Marcus

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Board & batten shutters photo – Eric Marcus

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Looking into the banquette from the porch. photo – Eric Marcus

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French doors lead to the wrap around porch. photo – Eric Marcus

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The banquette photo – Eric Marcus

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The sitting room photo – Eric Marcus

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A view through the gate from the boardwalk photo – Eric Marcus

Photography | Eric Marcus

Rosemary Beach
Town Hall & West Water
FloridaRosemary Beach
Town Hall & West Water
Florida| Rosemary Beach | Town Hall & West Water | Florida |

February 26, 2016

Two front porches frame the parapet of the Rosemary Beach Gulfside home, and a small perch on the third floor has spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico. The interior features timber trusses and beams that lift the space above the dining area and carry the stairs. This is a side-yard house suggestive of what you might find in Charleston, South Carolina with a courtyard and outdoor fireplace.

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A swooping parapet with concrete bracketed porches photo – Eric Marcus

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A large east window brings morning light to the kitchen. photo – Eric Marcus

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An interior cantilevered balcony overlooks the dining area. photo – Eric Marcus

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A transitional chair between the living and dining photo – Eric Marcus

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Niche spaces and interior openings provide focal points on wrapping stairs. photo – Eric Marcus

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A timber beam holds the open stair. photo – Eric Marcus

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A guest room photo – Eric Marcus

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Timber beam trusses photo – Eric Marcus

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The outdoor fireplace photo – Eric Marcus

Photography | Eric Marcus

Saunders Bridge Planning
AlabamaSaunders Bridge Planning
Alabama| Saunders Bridge Planning | Alabama |

March 3, 2016

Saunders Bridge is a community built around the centerpiece of a 100-year old historic covered bridge along Lake Lauralee south of Birmingham, Alabama. In keeping with Alabama’s folk vernacular architecture, I planned this community with the idea that the houses and their materials would blend with the surrounding lake and trees. The nature-rich environment allows lakeside homes to engage the water and mountainside homes to climb up the mountains which are the foothills of the Appalachians.

Saunders Bridge – Overall Development

Uploaded by Ray & Poynor Properties on 2014-06-17.

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The Saunders Bridge

The entry gate

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Stone and signposts

The lakeside house

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Lakeside house with mountain views through the two-story window rendering – Tim McNamara

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Terraced mountainside home rendering – Tim McNamara

Lake Lauralee

Rosemary Beach
Tabby Lofts
FloridaRosemary Beach
Tabby Lofts
Florida| Rosemary Beach | Tabby Lofts | Florida |

February 26, 2016

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The Tabby Lofts is a mixed-use commercial building in Rosemary Beach, with parapets, smooth stucco and shutters typical of a Town Center building. A bookstore fills the first floor and residential units are on the upper floors. Balconies and terraces allow views to the Town Square.

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Shuttered balconies allow for privacy for the Town Square. photo – Eric Marcus

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Simple wood brackets support a third floor balcony. photo – Eric Marcus

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The rounded wall helps the building turn the corner and transition away from the the Town Center. photo – Eric Marcus

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The building terminates the Town’s arcade. photo – Eric Marcus

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Large concrete brackets with lights provide rhythm. photo – Eric Marcus

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Undulating stained wood provides warmth. photo – Eric Marcus

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Balconies picture frame the Town Center views. photo – Eric Marcus

Photography | Eric Marcus

Rosemary Beach
Johnstown Lane
FloridaRosemary Beach
Johnstown Lane
Florida| Rosemary Beach | Johnstown Lane | Florida |

February 25, 2016

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The challenge was to fit the main house, carriage house, outdoor living area with fireplace and pool onto this narrow 36 foot lot. The house took on a more vertical orientation, with a tower element acting like a lantern for a pedestrian boardwalk terminating vista. The master bedroom bedroom takes up the entire third floor with a sitting area, fireplace and spiral staircase to the tower.

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Vertical front facade with a tower photo – Eric Marcus

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Bermuda shutters give privacy on the narrow side-yard. photo – Eric Marcus

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Dutch Caribbean rounded rear parapet photo – Eric Marcus

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Pecky cypress tray ceiling over the kitchen and dining areas photo – Eric Marcus

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Third floor master photo – Eric Marcus

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Master bedroom fireplace photo – Eric Marcus

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A window headboard in the master photo – Eric Marcus

McNamara-Rosemary Beach House-Johnstown Lane-Interior-Master Bath

Double master shower photo – Eric Marcus

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Soaking pool with fountain off the rear courtyard photo – Eric Marcus

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Wood for the outdoor fireplace and mahogany gate photo – Eric Marcus

Photography | Eric Marcus

Rosemary Beach
Spanish Town Court
FloridaRosemary Beach
Spanish Town Court
Florida| Rosemary Beach | Spanish Town Court | Florida |

February 26, 2016

McNamara-Rosemary Beach House-North Spanish Town Court-Interior-Featured

The views of the Gulf of Mexico from the second floor living areas, the third floor master and the porches are what it’s all about in Rosemary Beach. You just can’t get tired of it! Because of the small lot size, only a half-carriage house was allowed so getting creative with cantilevered and vertical spaces was necessary.