Rowdy Meadow

A majestic, multi-story white mansion with a dark gray gabled roof and numerous chimneys sits nestled in a lush, green woodland setting. A formal landscape features terraced gardens, stone pathways, a small arched tunnel entrance, and a modern, rectangular infinity-edge pool.
A grand, light-colored mansion with steep black roof sits behind manicured greenery. Two vintage black cars are parked out front. Sunlight casts long shadows, and a childs red wagon is on the driveway near the left car.
A white modernist building with sharp geometric lines and layered tower-like sections stands against a clear deep blue sky, featuring angular forms and a decorative railing detail in the lower left corner.
Close-up of a modern building facade with large rectangular windows framed in black. The stone wall features decorative geometric black panels with zigzag patterns between window rows. Reflections of sky, clouds, and trees are visible in the glass.
An aerial view shows a lush landscape with dense green trees, a pond reflecting foliage, a white two-story house on the left, and a small rectangular pool. Two white statues stand on a manicured lawn near the house, all under a sunny blue sky.
A white house with gabled roofs stands on a grassy hill, surrounded by tall trees. The building is reflected in a calm pond below. Light mist and blue sky create a serene, peaceful atmosphere. The landscape features wetlands and lush greenery.
A misty lakeside scene features a white-columned gazebo partially obscured by willow branches, with tall grasses and white wildflowers in the foreground and calm water reflecting the foggy, tree-lined backdrop.
A luxurious entryway with a star-patterned marble floor, geometric black and white double doors, deep red mosaic walls and ceiling, two purple benches, pointed white sculptures, and modern chandeliers, all creating a vibrant, elegant atmosphere.
A small bathroom with a green leaf-patterned accent wall, marble pedestal sink, octagonal mirror, modern wall sconces, black marble floor, and a sculptural art piece on a pedestal near a tall window. Cream-colored walls and geometric ceiling light complete the space.
View through a grand arched hallway with geometric white walls and dark wooden floors. A round glass table with a lush floral arrangement is centered, flanked by marble benches, with modern art and pendant lights adding elegance. Skylight above lets in natural light.
A bold office features red walls and ceiling, a large desk, geometric shelves with framed art, a zigzag black fireplace, a modern chandelier, striped green carpet, tan drapes, and a large abstract portrait above the mantel. Light streams in from the window.
A hallway with geometric archways, white walls, dark wood floors, and a curved staircase. An orange sofa and floor lamp are on the left, large modern art hangs nearby, and a potted plant is centered at the hallways end under a large window.
Luxurious bathroom with dramatic marble walls, a glass shower door featuring a pointed arch, and a deep purple-tiled shower interior. White cabinets, a mirror, a towel on the door, and a makeup mirror sit on the marble countertop.
Curved staircase with patterned grey carpet, white banister, and metallic rail. Several framed pictures and a small decorative mirror hang on the white wall above. A textured grey wall and part of a yellow surface are visible in the foreground.
Spacious living room with geometric ceiling, large horse painting on the left, portrait above fireplace, tall windows, patterned floor, modern and classic furniture, flowers on tables, and warm wood paneling on walls. Natural light fills the room.
A geometric, faceted white ceiling is shown above a black-framed octagonal window. Sunlight filters through the window, casting subtle shadows that highlight the three-dimensional, angular patterns on the ceiling. A decorative trim is visible at the bottom edge.
View through an arched doorway into a dining room with a black table, orange chairs, a geometric chandelier, a large window, and green patterned walls. The foreground features a dark green curved wall and partial view of decorative details.
A dining room with a long wooden table, green-upholstered chairs, a geometric rug, modern chandelier, green striped walls, a lit fireplace, artwork, a black sideboard, decorative candles, and a large nature painting above the mantel.
A cozy room features a fur-covered chaise near large grid windows with garden views, green wallpaper, wood cabinet, vintage wall phone, and sculptural tree decor. Rich brown curtains frame the windows; a dining table sits in the foreground.
Bright kitchen with marble island, stools, watermelons, glass cabinets filled with dishes, stainless steel appliances, a cozy orange sofa with pillows, a wooden chair, a coffee table with flowers and apples, and large windows letting in natural light.
A modern kitchen features a bold red stove island with silver accents, twin metal range hoods, a copper pot, fresh greens, and herbs on the counter. White tiled walls and a plant in a vase add brightness and freshness to the space.
Modern kitchen with white subway tile walls, a built-in wood-fired oven, neatly stacked firewood below, tall metal cabinets, and a sliding metal ladder on a rail. Marble countertop and cutting boards are visible on the left.
A geometric chandelier with green and white elements hangs from a tall, narrow window in a high, white paneled ceiling with textured, angular molding along the lower edge.
A sunlit room with tall windows showing a green field, a red couch with colorful pillows, a wooden coffee table with fruit, a green-cushioned rocking chair, blue hexagonal tile floor, and mosaic tile walls in geometric patterns.
A rotunda with a vaulted ceiling and a tall, multi-tiered frosted glass pendant light. A curved black metal railing overlooks the lower floor. Four tall framed vertical artworks featuring stylized, golden-hued historical figures hang on the white walls surrounding a large arched window.
A modern home office setup in a bay window, featuring a wooden desk, angular stools, books, and art supplies. Large black-framed windows reveal a green lawn and autumn trees. Beige Roman shades and curtains frame the window. A blue artwork hangs nearby.
A hallway with geometric ceiling, beige rug, dark floor, and large glass doors at the end. There are bookshelves on the right, green doors on the left, two angular black chairs, and a colorful portrait hanging on the left wall. Trees are visible outside.
View through an arched doorway into a stylish bedroom with a bed, white bedding, green accent wall, red bench, and fireplace. Built-in shelves with books and decor flank the doorway. Geometric ceiling and modern pendant light overhead.
A view through an arched doorway into a well-lit art gallery. In the center, a large, silver metallic sculpture resembling a robe with a flared base stands on dark hardwood floors. Various abstract paintings hang on the white gallery walls under track lighting.
A modern room with three large, colorful, arched stained-glass artworks, four brown chairs around a black rectangular table, a beige rug with green stripes, and contemporary decor on white walls.

Rowdy Meadow

Rowdy Meadow, a Czech Cubist-inspired house designed and decorated by PPA in Ohio, is a complete work of art, encompassing architecture, interior design, decorative arts, an important contemporary art collection, landscape architecture and a sculpture park. Set on a high plateau, it sits above a ravine that wraps dramatically down to a valley of horse farms below. Drawing on the British Arts & Crafts tradition, the house has stucco walls, stone details, and a slate roof; the design uses strong symmetries on all four sides and each facade has a particular variation of the forms of the house, with each slightly different but still relating to the others. While the house is symmetrical in plan and symmetry rules the rooms, from the massing to the smallest detail, PPA’s design also embraces the crystalline aesthetic of Czech Cubism, an ephemeral period distinguished by its exploration of prismatic forms which was a precursor to German Expressionism and Art Deco and best exhibited by the works of Josef Gočár, Vlastislav Hofman, Pavel Janák, and Emil Králíček. What is in its parts a house of tremendous complexity, it is made to feel simple and calm by the mastery of the language of this style. The program includes a double-height library with a sculpted cubist ceiling, an octagonal foyer lined in Venetian Smalti mosaic, and a study executed in parchment and bronze by the French artist Ingrid Donat as well as Czech Cubist hardware that PPA designed expressly. In other spaces, including the basement gallery, PPA shaped the rooms and walls to display of an ever-evolving art collection and decorated them to highlight the client’s extensive collection of decorative arts and furnishings. The house and grounds, designed by Reed Hilderbrand, which includes a sculpture park with works by Sol Lewitt, Richard Serra, Ai Wei Wei, and Andy Goldsworthy, among others, will eventually be donated to the Cleveland Museum of Art; this project is also the subject of the book Rowdy Meadow: House, Land, Art, published in 2021 by Vendome Press. 

A majestic, multi-story white mansion with a dark gray gabled roof and numerous chimneys sits nestled in a lush, green woodland setting. A formal landscape features terraced gardens, stone pathways, a small arched tunnel entrance, and a modern, rectangular infinity-edge pool.
A grand, light-colored mansion with steep black roof sits behind manicured greenery. Two vintage black cars are parked out front. Sunlight casts long shadows, and a childs red wagon is on the driveway near the left car.
A white modernist building with sharp geometric lines and layered tower-like sections stands against a clear deep blue sky, featuring angular forms and a decorative railing detail in the lower left corner.
Close-up of a modern building facade with large rectangular windows framed in black. The stone wall features decorative geometric black panels with zigzag patterns between window rows. Reflections of sky, clouds, and trees are visible in the glass.
An aerial view shows a lush landscape with dense green trees, a pond reflecting foliage, a white two-story house on the left, and a small rectangular pool. Two white statues stand on a manicured lawn near the house, all under a sunny blue sky.
A white house with gabled roofs stands on a grassy hill, surrounded by tall trees. The building is reflected in a calm pond below. Light mist and blue sky create a serene, peaceful atmosphere. The landscape features wetlands and lush greenery.
A misty lakeside scene features a white-columned gazebo partially obscured by willow branches, with tall grasses and white wildflowers in the foreground and calm water reflecting the foggy, tree-lined backdrop.
A luxurious entryway with a star-patterned marble floor, geometric black and white double doors, deep red mosaic walls and ceiling, two purple benches, pointed white sculptures, and modern chandeliers, all creating a vibrant, elegant atmosphere.
A small bathroom with a green leaf-patterned accent wall, marble pedestal sink, octagonal mirror, modern wall sconces, black marble floor, and a sculptural art piece on a pedestal near a tall window. Cream-colored walls and geometric ceiling light complete the space.
View through a grand arched hallway with geometric white walls and dark wooden floors. A round glass table with a lush floral arrangement is centered, flanked by marble benches, with modern art and pendant lights adding elegance. Skylight above lets in natural light.
A bold office features red walls and ceiling, a large desk, geometric shelves with framed art, a zigzag black fireplace, a modern chandelier, striped green carpet, tan drapes, and a large abstract portrait above the mantel. Light streams in from the window.
A hallway with geometric archways, white walls, dark wood floors, and a curved staircase. An orange sofa and floor lamp are on the left, large modern art hangs nearby, and a potted plant is centered at the hallways end under a large window.
Luxurious bathroom with dramatic marble walls, a glass shower door featuring a pointed arch, and a deep purple-tiled shower interior. White cabinets, a mirror, a towel on the door, and a makeup mirror sit on the marble countertop.
Curved staircase with patterned grey carpet, white banister, and metallic rail. Several framed pictures and a small decorative mirror hang on the white wall above. A textured grey wall and part of a yellow surface are visible in the foreground.
Spacious living room with geometric ceiling, large horse painting on the left, portrait above fireplace, tall windows, patterned floor, modern and classic furniture, flowers on tables, and warm wood paneling on walls. Natural light fills the room.
A geometric, faceted white ceiling is shown above a black-framed octagonal window. Sunlight filters through the window, casting subtle shadows that highlight the three-dimensional, angular patterns on the ceiling. A decorative trim is visible at the bottom edge.
View through an arched doorway into a dining room with a black table, orange chairs, a geometric chandelier, a large window, and green patterned walls. The foreground features a dark green curved wall and partial view of decorative details.
A dining room with a long wooden table, green-upholstered chairs, a geometric rug, modern chandelier, green striped walls, a lit fireplace, artwork, a black sideboard, decorative candles, and a large nature painting above the mantel.
A cozy room features a fur-covered chaise near large grid windows with garden views, green wallpaper, wood cabinet, vintage wall phone, and sculptural tree decor. Rich brown curtains frame the windows; a dining table sits in the foreground.
Bright kitchen with marble island, stools, watermelons, glass cabinets filled with dishes, stainless steel appliances, a cozy orange sofa with pillows, a wooden chair, a coffee table with flowers and apples, and large windows letting in natural light.
A modern kitchen features a bold red stove island with silver accents, twin metal range hoods, a copper pot, fresh greens, and herbs on the counter. White tiled walls and a plant in a vase add brightness and freshness to the space.
Modern kitchen with white subway tile walls, a built-in wood-fired oven, neatly stacked firewood below, tall metal cabinets, and a sliding metal ladder on a rail. Marble countertop and cutting boards are visible on the left.
A geometric chandelier with green and white elements hangs from a tall, narrow window in a high, white paneled ceiling with textured, angular molding along the lower edge.
A sunlit room with tall windows showing a green field, a red couch with colorful pillows, a wooden coffee table with fruit, a green-cushioned rocking chair, blue hexagonal tile floor, and mosaic tile walls in geometric patterns.
A rotunda with a vaulted ceiling and a tall, multi-tiered frosted glass pendant light. A curved black metal railing overlooks the lower floor. Four tall framed vertical artworks featuring stylized, golden-hued historical figures hang on the white walls surrounding a large arched window.
A modern home office setup in a bay window, featuring a wooden desk, angular stools, books, and art supplies. Large black-framed windows reveal a green lawn and autumn trees. Beige Roman shades and curtains frame the window. A blue artwork hangs nearby.
A hallway with geometric ceiling, beige rug, dark floor, and large glass doors at the end. There are bookshelves on the right, green doors on the left, two angular black chairs, and a colorful portrait hanging on the left wall. Trees are visible outside.
View through an arched doorway into a stylish bedroom with a bed, white bedding, green accent wall, red bench, and fireplace. Built-in shelves with books and decor flank the doorway. Geometric ceiling and modern pendant light overhead.
A view through an arched doorway into a well-lit art gallery. In the center, a large, silver metallic sculpture resembling a robe with a flared base stands on dark hardwood floors. Various abstract paintings hang on the white gallery walls under track lighting.
A modern room with three large, colorful, arched stained-glass artworks, four brown chairs around a black rectangular table, a beige rug with green stripes, and contemporary decor on white walls.

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