This exquisite Greenwich estate blends timeless architectural elegance with modern luxury living. The stately façade features a symmetrical design with tall windows, dormers, and a slate roof, complemented by a welcoming columned entryway that creates a grand sense of arrival.
Set on expansive manicured grounds, the residence showcases refined proportions and meticulous detailing, reflecting the tradition of classic Greenwich estates while offering today’s modern comforts. Inside, soaring ceilings and abundant natural light define the interiors, creating a perfect balance between formal sophistication and livable warmth.
From its sweeping driveway approach to its beautifully landscaped gardens, this property captures the essence of Greenwich luxury real estate. Ideal for both entertaining and everyday living, it stands as a premier example of classic estate homes in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Set along the serene banks of the river in Westport, this modern residence is a showcase of clean lines, expansive glass, and timeless architectural design. The exterior blends warm stonework with sleek stucco and vertical cladding, creating a harmonious balance of texture and geometry. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interiors with natural light while framing sweeping views of the water, connecting indoor living seamlessly to the outdoors.
The home’s thoughtful landscaping tiers down to the river, with natural stone walls, lush greenery, and vibrant plantings enhancing its contemporary character. Expansive terraces and glass-railed balconies invite year-round enjoyment of the waterfront setting. With its sophisticated form and minimalist detailing, this house embodies the essence of modern luxury living in one of Westport’s most sought-after riverfront locations.
Located within walking distance of downtown Greenwich, Connecticut, Downtown Jewel is a thoughtfully designed custom residence that blends timeless New England character with clean, modern detailing. Designed by Tanner White Architects, this luxury home embraces a warm, contemporary farmhouse aesthetic through natural materials, expansive windows, and carefully crafted architectural proportions.
The home’s exterior combines crisp white siding, black steel accents, natural stone, and warm wood elements to create a refined yet welcoming presence. Inside, open-concept living spaces are flooded with natural light, creating a seamless connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape. Every room was carefully planned to maximize functionality while maintaining a sense of elegance and simplicity, making the home equally suited for everyday family living and entertaining.
Situated in one of Fairfield County’s most desirable communities, this custom home reflects the unique lifestyle of downtown Westport—offering walkability, sophisticated design, and timeless curb appeal. The architecture balances classic forms with modern details, resulting in a residence that feels both current and enduring.
At Tanner White Architects, we specialize in designing luxury custom homes throughout Westport, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, and the surrounding Connecticut shoreline. Every project is tailored to its site and the individual lifestyle of its owners, creating homes that are beautiful, functional, and built to stand the test of time.
If you’re searching for an experienced Westport architect, custom home architect in Connecticut, or luxury residential architect in Fairfield County, Tanner White Architects delivers innovative residential design with exceptional attention to detail.
Interior design and Architecture by Tanner White Architects
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This modern residence embodies the principles of organic modern architecture, blending warm natural materials with refined contemporary design. A sculpted façade of textured stone, vertical wood siding, and expansive glass creates a timeless composition that feels both grounded and modern. Deep roof overhangs and floating volumes introduce dramatic shadow lines while providing shelter and connection to the landscape.
Floor-to-ceiling windows dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, flooding the interior with natural light and framing curated views of the surrounding landscape. A carefully layered material palette — natural stone, warm wood tones, and dark metal accents — creates depth and visual contrast while maintaining a cohesive and elegant aesthetic.
Designed with a focus on proportion, texture, and indoor-outdoor living, the home features clean architectural lines softened by organic textures and landscaping. The result is a serene, modern retreat that balances contemporary design with the warmth of natural materials.
This organic modern home demonstrates a refined architectural language where craft, materiality, and landscape converge into a harmonious living environment.
This exceptional Greenwich residence reinterprets the classic New England shingle-style home through a refined, contemporary lens. Defined by its balanced symmetry, layered rooflines, and warm cedar shingle façade, the architecture blends traditional coastal character with modern livability.
At the heart of the home, a striking arched opening framed in natural stone creates a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, drawing light deep into the interior while anchoring the composition with texture and permanence. Expansive divided-light windows and French doors maximize views and natural daylight, enhancing the home’s connection to its surrounding landscape.
The design emphasizes proportion and hierarchy—generous public-facing volumes are expressed through elevated ceiling heights and prominent gables, while more intimate interior spaces are subtly scaled for comfort. A second-floor balcony introduces a sculptural element to the façade, softening the geometry while reinforcing the home’s relationship to the outdoors.
Set within the prestigious coastal enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut, this home embodies a thoughtful fusion of classic architecture and modern design sensibility—offering timeless curb appeal, functional elegance, and a strong indoor-outdoor lifestyle ideal for today’s luxury living.
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Nestled along the serene shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, this modern lake house is a seamless blend of contemporary design and natural beauty. Designed to maximize the breathtaking lake views, the home features expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that invite the outdoors in, creating a fluid connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape.
Warm wood interiors define the living spaces, balancing the home’s sleek modern lines with an inviting sense of comfort. Natural materials, such as locally sourced timber and stone, complement the setting, while clean architectural forms ensure an elegant yet relaxed aesthetic. The open-concept design enhances both light and movement, fostering a harmonious atmosphere ideal for lakeside living.
Outside, generous decks and patios extend the living space, offering panoramic views of the water and surrounding forests. Thoughtfully integrated with its environment, this home is a tranquil retreat designed for both intimate moments and grand gatherings—where architecture and nature exist in perfect harmony.
Modern Luxury Home in Westport, Connecticut
This modern luxury home in Westport, Connecticut was designed by Tanner White Architects as a refined contemporary residence that blends clean architectural lines with natural materials and expansive glass. Set on a sloping property, the home was carefully planned to take advantage of the site’s topography, allowing each level to connect directly to the landscape while maintaining privacy and open views.
The exterior is defined by strong horizontal forms, large window walls, and a combination of stone, stucco, and metal detailing that gives the house a modern yet timeless appearance. Deep overhangs, covered terraces, and layered volumes create depth and shadow, reinforcing the home’s contemporary architectural character.
Large glass openings line the rear façade, filling the interior with natural light and providing uninterrupted views of the lawn and surrounding property. Multiple outdoor living areas, including elevated decks and covered patios, extend the living space outside and create a seamless indoor-outdoor relationship.
The layout was designed to organize the home across several levels, with primary living spaces located on the main floor, private bedroom suites above, and a walk-out lower level that connects directly to the yard. Retaining walls, modern landscaping, and structured planting beds complement the architecture and enhance the clean, modern composition of the house.
Designed as a custom luxury residence in Westport, the home reflects a balance of contemporary design, functional planning, and durable materials suited to the New England climate.
Tanner White Architects specializes in modern and transitional custom homes in Westport, Greenwich, Fairfield, and throughout Connecticut, creating residences that respond to each client, site, and lifestyle.
Modern Contemporary Home in Fairfield County, Connecticut
This modern contemporary home in Fairfield County, Connecticut was designed by Tanner White Architects as a bold, clean-lined residence that responds to the natural slope of the site while maximizing light, views, and indoor-outdoor living. The home combines strong geometric forms with natural materials to create a modern architectural statement that remains warm and livable.
The design is organized as a series of stacked volumes, with a dramatic cantilevered upper level that creates covered outdoor space and emphasizes the horizontal lines of the house. Smooth stucco panels, dark wood siding, and large expanses of glass give the home a refined modern aesthetic while maintaining durability suitable for the New England climate.
Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the primary living spaces, allowing natural light to enter from multiple directions and providing expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The open interior layout connects the kitchen, living, and dining areas to outdoor terraces, creating a seamless transition between interior and exterior living.
The sloping property allowed the design to incorporate a walk-out lower level with direct access to the lawn, while upper-level spaces enjoy elevated views and increased privacy. Concrete retaining walls, modern landscaping, and layered planting reinforce the contemporary character of the architecture.
Designed as a luxury custom residence, the home reflects a balance of modern design, functional planning, and timeless materials. Tanner White Architects specializes in modern and transitional custom homes in Westport, Greenwich, Fairfield, and throughout Connecticut, creating residences tailored to each client and site.
Modern Custom Home in Westport, Connecticut
This modern custom home in Westport, Connecticut was designed by Tanner White Architects as a contemporary interpretation of the classic New England ranch house. The residence combines clean modern lines with natural materials, creating a warm, refined home that fits seamlessly into the coastal Connecticut landscape.
The exterior features natural cedar siding, steep gabled roof forms, and large expanses of glass that bring natural light deep into the interior. A composition of intersecting volumes gives the house a modern architectural presence while maintaining the scale and proportions of traditional Westport homes.
At the center of the design is a glass-filled entry pavilion that connects multiple wings of the house, creating a balanced layout with strong indoor-outdoor relationships. Large sliding doors open to the landscape, allowing the home to feel connected to the surrounding lawn, gardens, and wooded property.
The garage wing is integrated into the architecture with horizontal wood screening, maintaining the clean modern aesthetic while providing privacy and solar control. Upper-level living spaces feature oversized windows and elevated views of the property, reinforcing the home’s connection to nature.
Designed as a luxury custom residence, the home emphasizes natural materials, modern detailing, and timeless proportions. The result is a sophisticated yet comfortable family home that reflects the character of Westport while embracing modern architectural design.
Tanner White Architects specializes in modern and transitional custom homes in Westport, Fairfield County, and throughout Connecticut, creating unique residences tailored to each client and site.
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