Brian L. Freese — Architects
“Nature is medicine; there is nothing more beautiful or spiritually nourishing.”— Brian L. Freese, Architect - Freese Architecture
Inside, the home reflects a perfect balance of modern design and historical connection. Reclaimed, centuryold oak beams from a family barn were repurposed as fireplace mantels, adding a deeply personal touch to the otherwise clean, contemporary aesthetic.
The estate extends beyond the main residence to include a guesthouse connected by a breezeway. This inviting transitional space, complete with a fireplace and sitting area, leads to a family pool and other amenities such as a lighted tennis court and a mortise-and-tenon cedar barn. Each feature reflects the firm’s philosophy of maximizing utility while creating spaces that inspire connection and joy.
A particularly meaningful selection for the homeowners was the use of a medium gray limestone sourced from a quarry near St. Genevieve, Missouri, in a strata that runs into Oklahoma. This stone’s geological connection to Oklahoma’s oil and gas reservoirs is a nod to the husband’s petroleum geology career that enabled the homeowners to realize their dream home.
From its sprawling layout nestled into the rolling landscape to its seamless incorporation of modern and traditional elements, this estate exemplifies Freese Architecture’s ability to honor the heritage and natural beauty of a site while creating a home that is as functional as it is inspiring. Under the vast Oklahoma skies, this one-of-a-kind residence celebrates the firm’s philosophy and the homeowners’ vision, offering a space that is both breathtaking and deeply connected to the land.
Photography by Charles Davis Smith
Photography by Charles Davis Smith
Photography by Charles Davis Smith