M R. HERMANOVSKI does it again with The Condor. The unusual 11 contemporary design is meant for the family who abhor the confines of the conventional dwelling. The Condor's many glass walls bring the outdoors in and vice versa. The changing moods of such a family will find ample expression in the dual living rooms and dining areas.
The seven rooms of The Condor are all on one level. The attached garage is so designed that the builder can provide for additional rooms to the rear of it without spoiling the lines of the house. There is a partial basement and in it is the forced, warm-air heating system. The addition of an air conditioning unit makes for comfortable living all year round.
The hall, as you enter The Condor, contains three large closets, leaving the walls of the other rooms free. To the right of the hall is the massive living room with floor-to-ceiling fixed plate glass windows and awning type windows. The three sided, open fireplace is made even more attractive by the addition of a copper hood. The dining room, in an "L" off this living room, overlooks the landscaped terrace to the rear of the house. To the left of the dining area we enter a most unusual kitchen layout. There is an island counter in the middle of the room. The utilities are on one side of the island, and the breakfast and serving area are on the other. The back wall of the kitchen is banked with windows. There is also a separate laundry room in this kitchen area.
As we leave this kitchen area, turning left, we enter the second living-dining room area. While this room is smaller in size than the main living room and dining room, we feel that it can be utilized in so many ways. It is an area that the children can use without interfering with the adults. It makes an excellent TV room or den.
The one general bathroom, centralized for the entire house, is split into two sections, the powder room and bathroom with stall shower built in.
The master bedroom has double walk-in closets. There is a separate bathroom with stall shower and built-in vanity. The second and third bedrooms are both built with an eye to roominess and sleeping comfort. Mr. Hermanovski has designed these rooms with folding doors and suggests built-in cabinets in these rooms, as well as the other rooms throughout the house.
All the walls throughout the interior are either plaster, wood paneling or glass, depending on the location. The floors are hardwood, flagstone and plywood. The Condor is completely insulated with four inch, full thick rock wool and aluminum foil. Mr. Hermanovski has chosen a combination of brick and redwood for the exterior finish to lend warmth to the rather sheer lines of this modern contemporary dwelling. The 5-ply roof is built up with marble chip. This not only lends a modern touch, but acts as a reflective insulator in itself. The overhanging, grilled roofs provide interesting shadows both on the outdoor living areas and on the large glass panels. These diagonal lines provide an ever-changing sun-dial pattern on the otherwise geometric planes of the house.
The minimum plot size suggested for this $21,000 structure would be 100' x 100'.
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