Ansley Park
Jones Pierce is proud to be so well represented in this significant Atlanta neighborhood. Since 1998 we have undertaken nine renovation/addition projects in Ansley, two of those with subsequent work.
209 Peachtree Circle
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The story of 209 Peachtree Circle is one of revitalization and continuing stewardship. In 2000 when Ben Petree and Patti Long were considering purchasing the 1920’s-era house it was in a sad state of repair. Although on a generous lot in beautiful Ansley Park, the structure had suffered for decades, subdivided into a 5-plex apartment, and the property itself was, to say the least, under utilized and unloved. Ben and Patti were already acquainted with architects Jones Pierce from their research into other Ansley Park properties. Together they began the journey of transforming the property from eyesore to asset in this historic Atlanta neighborhood
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The first concern was restoring the home’s classic Foresquare street elevation while converting the subdivided floorplan into an interior which would support a modern family. The architects first removed an ill conceived front addition and restored the grand porch across the front of the house, making a place to engage the neighborhood. Little was left of the homes’ original woodwork, but the front, public rooms were restored to a traditional foresquare layout and historically appropriate molding was used to maximum effect, recreating the central stair and arched openings to create focal points for circulation. No expense was spared in appointing kitchen or baths which feature tasteful stonework and mosaics blended with top grade stainless steel appliances and historically themed fixtures: a model of understated elegance. For this detailed and quality-sensitive project, the architects teamed with Duke Development as general contractors, who performed to the highest level of craftsmanship
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After four years the house changed hands (selling in one day) to Jim Kegley and David Bedner, who fit seamlessly into the house but immediately had their eye set on improving the site. Jones Pierce was called upon to continue the work which was begun. The desire to install a pool and give the house the garage space it was lacking led to a combination garage/poolhouse/guest quarters. Taking the form of a classical garden folly, the structure addresses pool and spa pavilion while hiding the garage on the rear elevation. A generous guest suite upstairs has an enviable view of Midtown from a private deck. The landscape is embellished with garden rooms, a rockery fountain and places for sculpture, forming a tapestry of outdoor activity. This time, Paul Gouin of Wisdom Properties maintained the high standard of construction at the site and shared the architect’s appreciation of well-weathering, local materials while adopting the latest sustainable products for a maintenance-conscious building.
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Now a proven complement, Wisdom Properties and Jones Pierce teamed again when the owners wanted to expand their indoor entertainment space. A simple rear deck was replaced with a living room which is flexible enough for large parties but which also doubles as a private, rear family room. The space pushes a contemporary edge without being out of place: light fills the space by day thanks to ample casement windows, and by night the room becomes a lantern to the rear yard. The centerpiece is a gorgeous two-sided bar of paneled mahogany and inlaid harlequin limestones, which cleverly engages the existing kitchen to facilitate catered events. The addition created a new second level deck for the master suite and included a covered, outdoor kitchen which affects a Bahamian pavilion with its contrasting rich stained wood louvers and white painted columns. The entire addition was arranged to preserve a commanding specimen beech which provides shade as well as balance to the entire composition.
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147 The Prado
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The home at 147 The Prado is proof of Ansley Park’s rich architectural diversity, and the high standard to which its themed homes adhere to stylistic detailing. Occurring at the crest of a broad intersection in one of Atlanta’s key historic neighborhoods meant that any additions had to be made discretely, and seamlessly.
When new owners came to Jones Pierce Architects to implement an expansion to what was comparatively a small one-story house, our first concern was not to destroy the perfect scale and character of the street view. The 1922 vintage house came down through the years with few interior modifications and virtually no discernable alterations or additions to the footprint and skin. Indeed the structure contained many period leaded and casement windows and apparently all of its intricate plaster detailing. Due to the integrity of the footprint it was decided that expanding up instead of out was the right choice.
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A new second level would give the house two extra bedrooms and, capitalizing on the flat roof of the original design and the extraordinary view of the midtown skyline, facilitate two ipe-wood decks. Between the bedrooms is a private, light filled family room featuring three sides of mahogany French-casement windows, custom designed to reflect details of the style. The second level massing was held well back from the front face so as not to compete with the existing proportions. Indeed the second level barely peeks above the front parapet at street level. This belies a three-story expression at the rear which slopes to a basement walkout and is proportionally correct to address what is a deep rear yard with a pool.
61 Maddox Drive
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The first work on this property was a 1999 second level addition and restyling.
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68 Peachtree Circle
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We are currently involved in the revitalization of this property, known previously as the DeGive House and the Hunt House. We undertook much research into the history of the house to determine the renovated style. See our Featured Project Page for more information.
Our renovated concept shows the restoration of the upper level sleeping porch and the attics above the side porches.
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