Columbia, Missouri/ 11,300 sqft /6 Bedrooms / 6 Bathroom / Suburban / Under Construction
Rooted in memories of European travels and framed by Missouri’s rolling, pastoral landscape, the Modern Tudor Estate is a home that blends timeless tradition with modern clarity. Designed as a contemporary reimagining of the Tudor manor, the project carries forward the spirit of classical architecture—its gables, arches, and strong masonry walls—yet it feels airy, open, and deeply connected to its site. More than a residence, this estate is envisioned as a gathering place for family and friends, where elegant design meets daily life.
Site
Set within the pastoral beauty of mid-Missouri, the estate draws from the region’s soft hills and expansive views. The property itself is generous, offering room for gardens, a pool terrace, and outdoor spaces that extend living beyond the walls of the house. A stone drive approaches the front façade, framing the home with a sense of arrival. Mature trees and newly planted gardens weave a natural rhythm around the architecture, softening the bold stone and glass volumes.
At the heart of the outdoor experience is the pool courtyard—an L-shaped enclosure that wraps around the water with colonnades and covered patios. This space is both private and open: a courtyard designed for cooking, dining, and lingering outdoors through the seasons. Beyond the pool, a guest house and pool house expand the estate’s capacity for hosting, while a detached garage, accessed through an arched drive-through, keeps vehicles tucked away and the central courtyard clear for social life.
Heritage Reimagined
The design of the Modern Tudor Estate is guided by two intersecting principles: heritage and modernity. On one hand, it embraces the classic Tudor language—steep gabled roofs, arched thresholds, and finely proportioned windows. On the other, it opens these forms to light and space through floor-to-ceiling glazing, expansive open plans, and clean, geometric clarity.
The layout is organized in a cross-shaped plan, which naturally separates public and private functions. The great room and master suite form a bold stacked volume that anchors the home’s massing, intersecting with a transitional gable that brings balance and proportion. This composition of volumes creates expressive geometry, while inside, the planning fosters flow and openness.
Upon entering, visitors are welcomed into a soaring double-height foyer, with a direct view through the great room toward the courtyard beyond. The living room, centered on a commanding fireplace, is the heart of the home—a gathering place where family and guests come together. Light streams in from the south, casting patterns across stone walls and textured finishes. Nearby, the kitchen opens directly to the courtyard through three arched glass doors, making outdoor living an effortless extension of the interior.
Intimate spaces are balanced with social ones: a library softly lit by northern light offers a retreat for reading or reflection; a music room invites conversation and performance; private suites are carefully tucked into quieter wings of the home. Covered patios and colonnades wrap around the dining and entertaining areas, unifying the inside and outside experience.
A Home for Generations
The Modern Tudor Estate is more than a contemporary interpretation of a classic style—it is a vision of home as both refuge and gathering place. The design honors its Tudor roots with bold stone walls and gabled forms, yet it speaks in a modern voice through openness, light, and clarity. Grounded in Missouri’s landscape and inspired by the memory of European travels, the estate creates a timeless architectural statement—one that will evolve with the family it serves.
Construction began in 2023, with framing rising against the horizon and stone deliveries marking a significant milestone. As the interiors take shape, the vision continues to unfold. Completion is projected for the end of 2025, when the Modern Tudor Estate will stand as a testament to both heritage and modern life.
