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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1958
Page
9
The X-8 design by Samuel Paul uses a front to back roofed arcade to separate living and sleeping zones on a single level. The center arcade splits into entry, foyer and outdoor patio with a private master suite buffered by closets and walls to reduce noise and activity crossover.
The other unit includes sleeping rooms prioritizing quiet and privacy. This description stresses soundproofing and personal seclusion as key requirements for residents or guests.
An architect contrasts open activity space with a walled sleeping area. In the activity zone five rooms form a circular flow from the entrance foyer through the living dining informal dining and family areas to the kitchen and coffee room, with accordion partitions occasionally interrupting the curve.
The design X-8 has eight rooms and two baths with a 36 by 61 foot footprint. Living area includes living room dining room informal dining family room kitchen coffee room and lavatory. Sleeping area provides three bedrooms and two baths. Total living and sleeping area 1,732 sq ft. Covered entry 90 sq ft entry foyer 144 sq ft and outdoor living patio 140 sq ft. Minimum plot recommended 80 by 100 feet.
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