“The New American Home” for 2012 – created for display as part of the 2012 National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show in Orlando – is currently under construction in Winter Park.
A special preview evening is scheduled for December 7, 2011 as a fundraiser to support the local UpStanders: Stand up to Bullying initiative. Early visits for patron level donors ($100 and up) will begin at 6:00; others will be welcomed from 6:30 to 8:00. Suggested minimum donation is $50. Wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres will be provided, and valet parking is available.
Advance reservations for the event are required. Those interested in attending should call the Holocaust Center at 407-628-0555.
The home officially opens for tours with builders attending the NAHB show February 8-11, 2012, and it will be open to the public as part of the Orlando Parade of Homes in April 2012.
The architect and builder of the home, Phil Kean (Phil Kean Designs of Winter Park) has created an update of the 1960’s “classic white box”, reinterpreting it to include fountains, pools, solar elements and leading edge art-glass work.
The 4,241 square foot home honors the architecture of the past while taking advantage of current technologies and design trends. It includes motorized draperies, lighting management, and integrated music controls all tied into an automated system, while still achieving the highest level of “green” certification. Kean— along with Brad Grosberg, Principal at Phil Kean Designs – has focused on spaces and detail instead of square footage to create a calm and serene living environment.
