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6 Amherst Pl. Roper House. Nicholas Kennedy.

Difficult to capture from the street, this beautiful concrete block home steps down the slope using rectilinear ‘pods’ and features Nicholas’ signature protruding bay windows, a device he used on the Dorset Towers. This was the largest new home Nicholas designed, and the first one after leaving Warren & Mahoney. It’s been changed and added to over the years and given some silly faux Tuscan touches, but remains distinctive.

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2 Responses to “6 Amherst Pl. Roper House. Nicholas Kennedy.”

  1. CherylBernstein Says:
    January 9th, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    There’s also an excellent Warren and Mahoney house next door at no.8 Amherst Place, dating from the late 70s I think.

    Love your blog! Keep up the great work.

  2. CherylBernstein Says:
    January 10th, 2009 at 9:15 am

    Sorry for the error! I was sure it was W&M. Very nice double height inside, and great views over the city. Thanks for putting me straight.

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