Best in American Living Awards 2025 — Gold Award | One of a Kind Custom Home 4,001–5,000 Sq. Ft.
AIA Middle Tennessee Design Award 2025
Set on rolling land in western North Carolina, the Turkey Ridge Residence by Carlton Edwards reinterprets the traditional gabled farmhouse through a lens of modern restraint. Brick masonry, western red cedar, and floor-to-ceiling glass come together in a composition that feels both crafted and contemporary.
The home’s form and siting follow the natural contours of its meadowed slope near Asheville, with simple gabled volumes organizing family life around a central living pavilion. Private wings extend outward to frame distant mountain views, while a detached office pavilion balances seclusion with connection.
Sustainability is embedded through geothermal heating, rooftop solar, and high-performance insulation. Locally sourced brick and cedar siding provide durability and a tactile presence that will weather gracefully over time.
Through refined detailing and a deep respect for site, the Turkey Ridge Residence becomes a study in context and clarity—a modern rural home that celebrates the rhythms of nature, family, and craft. The home reflects the firm’s commitment to enduring design excellence, environmental stewardship, and meaningful connection to place.
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Photographer: Ryan Theede
