Street elevation of Spring with white stucco, a recessed wood-lined entry and a mature oak.

The Ripples · Winter Park

Spring

Spring is a completed Rare Builders residence.

Residence: Spring
Builder: Rare Builders

Case Study · Winter Park

Spring

A low, contemporary residence whose courtyard pool, deep overhangs and full-height glazing organize daily life around light and landscape.

The Brief

Create privacy from the street while bringing daylight and garden views deep into the plan.

The Response

A recessed wood-lined entry and perforated gate establish the arrival. Beyond it, the residence opens around a linear courtyard pool, with living spaces and outdoor rooms held beneath deep roof planes.

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Defining Features

Low white stucco roof planes
Recessed wood-lined entry
Courtyard pool
Full-height black-framed glazing

Dark perforated entry gate beneath a wood-lined canopy.

Linear courtyard pool between white wings and black-framed glazing.

Courtyard pool beneath deep wood-lined roof overhangs.

Long view through the courtyard pool toward the rear garden.

Wood dining table in the open kitchen and living room.

Pale living room opening through glass to the pool.

Black-framed pivot door beside the courtyard pool.

Dining table and white cabinetry in the bright open interior.

Living room with pale seating and full-height pool glazing.

Low pale sofa with the courtyard pool beyond.

White kitchen island and pale cabinetry beside the dining area.

Kitchen work area with open shelving and garden window.

Marble waterfall island beneath rounded pendant lights.

Dark grey bathroom wall with a floating wood vanity.

Playroom with pale sectional seating and built-in media wall.

Children’s room with colorful framed artwork and low storage.

Child’s bedroom with pale bedding and a small play tent.

Bedroom with pale bedding and windows on two sides.

Long wood vanity and freestanding tub beside garden glazing.

Glass shower opening to a planted private courtyard.

Loft sitting room with a sofa, rocking chair, kitchenette and courtyard view.

Covered outdoor dining area with wood table and ceiling fan.

Pool terrace and lawn framed by mature trees.

Pool viewed toward the covered rear pavilion.

Rectangular pool framed by white walls and dark glazing.

Covered outdoor dining area overlooking the pool.