This lovely house from Fort Lauderdale, Florida was designed by architect William F. Bigoney for Mr. and Mrs. George Mynchenberg.
Because it sits back on a 50x125-foot lot, the house looks larger than it really is...less than 1.000 square feet. An air of spaciousness was created by the carport and parking court in front, and a courtyard leading to house. Fence is cypress with driftwood finish. For a walk, stained concrete blocks were used.
Small deck continues at floor level at rear of house for extension of visual space. Too, continuation of roof beams carries out this feeling. House has tongue-and-groove V-joint siding, built up gravel roof, wide jalouside windows, terrazzo cocnrete floor. Exposed walls are concrete block.
Windows are recessed in bedrooms to create overhang without added expense. This trick gives closets along inside walls a built-in-look (see floor plan above). For extra sturdiness, the hopuse, which is built on a man-made island, was set on concrete pilings. To provide a larger lawn, plantings are set at the edges.
Stand near front entrance and here's your view of the handsome combination living room and dining area. Note how planting pocket gives a feeling of separation to the areas. Sliding glass doors lead to the deck. Ceiling is tongue-and-groove cypress.
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