Located in St. Louis, Missouri, this spacious three-storey house was designed by Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design.

Description by Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design
When a family moved from California to St. Louis, they wanted to bring their Californian lifestyle with them. Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design created an 11,000 s.f. home for them, which is private from street view, yet explodes out the back to its magnificent landscaping and grounds. From the street, you cross the water course from guest parking, onto the bridge and then the footpath leading to the front door, across the moat. Once inside, one sees the amazing landscaping and the stairs that are a focal point and connect all three levels vertically. The stairs, which overlook the water course, are a focal point of the house as well as sculptural piece, floating in a cantilevered corner.
Public spaces on the main floor open into one another and share materiality.
There are balconies and terraces on all three levels. One travels out to the private pond, swimming pool, and lazy river from the lower level. From the kitchen, one goes to the outdoor garden and the secret screened porch. From the top level, the grounds can be viewed from the Owners? private balcony or the shared balconies for the children and guests.
The main floor is open, creating a scenic view of the property.
The private spaces are whimsical. There is a secret passageway connecting the children?s bedroo...