Designed for a collector of contemporary art, the Meridian House in Indianapolis functions as a gallery and private residence. Situated on a constrained suburban lot, the house is oriented to block glimpses of neighboring structures while framing views of wooded areas to create a private, inward-focused environment that is connected to the landscape beyond.
The structure is defined by a continuous white rectilinear frame infilled with recessed planes of glass and long-format Roman brick. Influenced by the minimalist works of Donald Judd and Sol LeWitt, the frame floats above the ground plane emphasizing its sculptural presence.
At the heart of the plan, a vaulted central atrium uses a light monitor and clerestory windows to diffuse soft north light, protecting the collection and creating a bright art-viewing space. The gallery is bounded by private living spaces creating a hybrid architecture that is at the intersection of private life and art presentation.