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Tour of Homes Photographed by Emily Followill
EMMA LANE HARRIS GLEN
Designed for a busy young family of fi ve, this seven-bedroom, The owners of this home are preservationists at heart. Over the
seven-bathroom house was constructed to impart a modern feel years they have had the privilege to own homes designed by noted
while keeping roots in European traditional aesthetics. Furnished Georgia architects including James Means, Frank McCall and
with French and Scandinavian antiques, the home features Norman Davenport Askins, who designed this residence.
hardware, stone, plaster and iron work by European craftsmen. When the couple decided to downsize and spend more time at
The wrought iron balustrade of the main staircase is inspired by their Southwest desert home, they were delighted to fi nd this
Hermès in Paris, while the 12-foot ceiling with 10-foot-high steel dwelling. The unique space represents the perfect combination
doors on the fi rst fl oor were inspired by Axel Varvoodth, a Belgian of implementing classic design on an intimate scale. It is a true
architect and tastemaker. The home was designed by Eduardo “jewel box” showcasing imported antique French marble mantels
Contreras Residential Design with landscape design by Land Plus and terracotta tiles in the kitchen, as well as 14-foot ceilings. This
Associates. Adams Residential Contracting, Inc. was the general makes the perfect setting for a busy couple who likes to entertain,
contractor. All of the home’s French stone fl oors, wide wood but also enjoys cooking and gardening whenever they are at home
plank fl oors and wood beams were produced by Vintage Elements. in the city.
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