Robbin and Mark Tillman's new home looks traditional on the outside, but it features some of the best in contemporary building. Constructed with both wood and steel framing, the four level house sits on the 7th hole of a golf course in Brentwood, Tenn. To take advantage of the view, architect Mitchell Barnett designed all the main rooms in an octagon shape with lots of windows.
Another eye-catching feature is the floating staircase in the entryway. Builder Will Fort says the staircase was completely constructed on site and is reinforced with a system of steel cables and eye bolts. There’s also a storm shelter constructed of concrete underneath the limestone-covered foyer. The exterior of the house is covered in 2-1/2 inches genuine stucco to protect it from storms and stray golf balls. The roof has 18 pitches, providing yet another challenge for the builder. In the story, we’ll meet the Tillmans, Barnett and Fort and learn more about the construction of this home built to a tee.
Guests N. Mitchell Barnett
Architect, Mitchell Barnett Architect, P.C.
2505 21st Avenue South, Suite 204
Nashville TN 37212
Phone: 615-385-3033
E-mail:
nmb3853033@cs.comWill Forte
Builder, Forte Building Group, LLC
Phone: 615-776-5119
9604 Stanfield Road
Brentwood TN 37027
James Burd
Builder, Burd Construction
Phone: 615-456-9443
3017 Chelsea Way
Antioch TN 37013
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