Artery Residence by Hufft Projects in Kansas City, Missouri

Project:Β Artery Residence
Architects:Β Hufft Projects
Location:Β Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Area:Β 10,,650 sf
Photographs by:Β Michael Robinson

Artery Residence by Hufft Projects

Kansas City is the home of the Artery Residence designed by the Missouri firmΒ Hufft Projects.Β This two story contemporary abode boasts almost 11,000 square feet of living spaces, providing a family of established contemporary art collectors with plenty of space for their beloved pieces of art. In fact, there is an entire subterranean gallery dedicated to it.
The entire interior design of the Artery Residence revolves around the artwork which is focused by beams of sunlight through the many glazed surfaces on the exterior.

When an art collector and his wife asked us to design and build them a new home, we used their extensive collection as the genesis of the residence. Artwork fills the lower level. This sub-grade gallery is the conceptual β€œheart” of the home. The art flows from the main gallery into the circulation spaces of the other levels, spilling out into the hallways and vertical atriums. These β€œarteries” give the residence its name.

The main level is clad in limestone and contains the living spaces – the living room, kitchen, dining room, and his and her offices. Five upper level bedrooms – for the couple, their two children, and two lucky guests – cantilever dramatically. They take the form of cedar-wrapped boxes with expansive wood windows screened by aluminum louvers.

The art collection extends into the landscape. The lawn features a sculpture park, with grass pavers, long terraces and gentle landscape stairs. A tension edge swimming pool is wrapped by the main house, walls around it softened by climbing vines.

Our design focuses on creating moments, places to pause and experience specific pieces of art. The Artery Residence is both a gallery and a piece of art in itself.

Hufft Projects

 

Tags: art, contemporary, gallery, hufft projects, Kansas City, luxury, missouri

Author: Fidan Jovanov

Fidan Jovanov
 

A young enthusiast with a passion for home decor and architecture, I love writing articles that inspire and guide readers in transforming their spaces into stylish, functional, and beautiful environments.

 

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