The home was to be a refuge for a family of six and generations to come. It had to be warm and inviting, while maintaining a balance between raw, industrial materials and considered, delicate detailing. To achieve this goal, designer John Bornas used a limited material palette that he layered to create a sense of hierarchy in the spaces. Varying the scale and detailing throughout the house creates different feelings in different places. The home has a deliberate absence of adornment in the architecture.