Wittehaus is an architectural design firm specialized in contemporary, energy-efficient, luxury homes. Wittehaus was founded in 2017 by Toby Witte. It is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1]
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Residential Home Design |
| Founded | 10/31/2017 |
| Founder | Toby Witte |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, NC |
Number of locations | 4 offices |
Area served | North America |
| Services | Construction Support, Consultation, Design |
| Website | https://www.witteha.us/ |
The company provides consultation, design, and construction support services for prospective home owners.[2][3]
History & Recognition
editThe company was founded in 2017 by Toby Witte.[4]
Prior to its founding Dwell described how Toby Witte's work ''gently asserts its own presence in the city"[5] and The New York Times[6] and Charlotte Magazine[7] featured his Schoenberg Residence.
in 2018 The Charlotte Observer described the firm's work as a "labor of passion."[8]
In 2021 Build Magazine called Wittehaus the "most innovative design firm in North Carolina".[9]
In 2023 principal Toby Witte published a book about the history and design ideas behind single-family homes in the United States: Supersizing Bliss: How We Have Betrayed Our Homes And The Happiness We Seek. The Kirkus Review suggested "his vivid prose ably evokes the psychological impact of material structures" and "the result is an absorbing brief for great architecture as a human necessity."[10]
In 2023 The American Institute of Architects included the firms' Gillingham Strauss Residence and Pavilion in a tour of modern homes.[11]
Following the completion of the Gerendák lake home in 2023, The Wall Street Journal described the company's work as "European style modernism, with an emphasis on sustainability".[1] It recognized its "works to counter [...] a sea of heartless, uninspired houses provided to North American homeowners."[1] It showcased Gerendák as an example of a home that "is almost net zero, meaning it produces almost as much energy as it uses during the year."[1]
Marquis Who's Who recognized principal Toby Witte in 2023 for his "dedication to the field of architecture"[4] and his work on "custom, modern, and energy-efficient homes in North and South Carolina."[4]
in 2024 Architectural Digest described Wittehaus' philosophy as "fashioning homes that both reflect the client and interact beautifully with their natural environment."[12] In their words Wittehaus "designs homes for happiness."[12]
Notable Projects
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- Cohen Davis Residence, North Carolina, 2023
- Gerendák, North Carolina, 2022[1][13][14][15][16]
- Witte Home, North Carolina, 2017[3][8][17][18]
Awards
editThe firm has won regional, national, and international awards, including an Honorable Mention in Architecture / Residential Architecture by Architecture Masterprize in 2023[19], Winner of the World Design Awards 2023 by The Architecture Community[20], and Gold Winner of the 2023 APR Global Future Design Awards.[21]
Wittehaus was recognized with an Honorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential by BLT Built Design Awards[22] in Luzern, Switzerland alongside Zaha Hadid Architects and Kengo Kuma and Associates.
NC Modernist Homes rewarded Wittehaus with a Matsumoto Prize in 2018.[23]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Keates, Nancy (2023-05-26). "When Cookie-Cutter Doesn't Cut It". The Wall Street Journal. pp. M1.
- ^ "Meet Toby Witte". Bold Journey Magazine. 2023-09-08.
- ^ a b "Firm Profiles: Wittehaus". NC Architecture. 8 (1): 36. 2022-08-01.
- ^ a b c "Toby Witte Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Architecture". Marquis Who's Who. 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Wood Residence". Dwell (Special Issue / FAll 2016): 54. 2016-10-31.
- ^ Freierman, Shelly (2011-04-27). "As Buds Open, So Do Doors: Home and Garden Tours, 2011". The New York Times.
- ^ Waldbieser, Jill (2010-10-14). "Modern Move". Charlotte Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ a b Arnold, Taylor (2018-08-18). "Labor of Passion". The Charlotte Observer.
- ^ Demi, Roberts (2021-07-22). "BUILD Magazine Announces the 2021 Architecture Award Winners". Build Magazine. 6.
- ^ "A sometimes-grandiose but often captivating argument for the house as the framework for a vibrant life". Kirkus Review. 2023-02-14.
- ^ "Modern Homes Tour". AIA Charlotte. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ a b Georgiton, Ally (2024-01-01). "Building Bliss". Architectural Digest: 120.
- ^ Williamson, Caroline (2023-07-11). "Gerendák Residence: Where Architecture Blends Music and Nature". Design Milk.
- ^ "Gerendák | Wittehaus". Archello. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "Gerendák by Wittehaus". Rethinking The Future. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "Wittehaus Unveils the Gerendák Residence in North Carolina". Trend Hunter. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ Todd, Dana (2019-03-01). "Modern Wonder". Home Design & Decor. 19 (1): 80.
- ^ "Witte Home by Wittehaus in North Carolina, USA". Architecture Art Designs. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "Architecture Masterprize - Honorable Mention in Architecture / Residential Architecture". Architecture Master Prize. 2023-12-06.
- ^ "The Architecture Community - Winner of World Design Awards 2023". The Architecture Community. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "APR Global Future Design Awards 2023 - Gold Winner". Architecture Press Release. 2023-10-20.
- ^ "BLT Design Awards - Honorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential". BLT Built Design Awards. 2011-11-18.
- ^ "NCModernist". NC Modernist Houses. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
Further reading
edit- "Woods Residence" Dwell. Special issue Fall 2016. pp.54. 2016-10-31.
- Georgiton, Ally (2024-01-01). "Building Bliss". Architectural Digest. pp.120.
- Keates, Nancy (2023-05-26). "When Cookie-Cutter Doesn't Cut It". The Wall Street Journal. pp. M1.
- Witte, Toby (2023). Supersizing Bliss: How We Have Betrayed Our Homes And The Happiness We Seek. Charlotte: SPARK Publications. ISBN 978-1953555472.