The Space

The Contemporary Briarwood Estate is the newly completed Net-Zero second home on the nearly 4-acre forested Briarwood Estate in the heart of Columbia, MO. Designed by Peckham Architecture LLC, and built by Level-Line Builders LLC. The home is a new building designed throughout to create a range of spaces that meet diverse needs for different guests and through good architecture spark joy and inspire creativity.

The home combines contemporary design, innovative construction methods, advanced Smart Home technology, respect for the environment, social responsibility, and good old-fashioned midwestern hospitality. Take this opportunity to experience first-hand, sustainable living for the 21st Century.

This overview walks you through the house as you will see it, pointing out highlights, while the dozens of pictures include captions providing added details.

Perched above street level at the end of a long curving driveway on a forested lot of old-growth trees, only the smallest of three modules is clearly visible, though the futuristic roof lines and different surfaces including standing seam steel cladding on the roofs and center module suggest much more awaits you, while the private drive and ample free off-street parking is evident. You’ll enter through the recessed and well-lit alcove at the front of the house via secure keypad code provided at the time of booking. The owners will meet you there to show you around and explain key features of the home to enjoy.

Upon entering the home, you find yourself in the first module with the two-story entryway lit by the sculptural LED chandelier over a compass engraved in the polished concrete floor including the latitude and longitude of the home. This entryway is flanked on the left by coat closet, mud room for boots and umbrellas, and powder room; and on the right by the first master bedroom doorway.

Guest access

Guests have the entire home and grounds to themselves, with easy access using a smart lock and no need to worry about losing keys. The neighborhood is in walking distance of the Columbia Mall, the publicly accessible Columbia Activities and Recreation Center, and many local restaurants, grocery stores, and the MKT biking and walking trail. There is no charge for parking in this part of the community and, in addition to free onsite parking, street parking is free. There is city bus service with a stop at the NE corner of the property on Broadway, and easy access to Uber, Lyft, and taxi service.

Rooms and Bathrooms

This 3,500 square foot space has plenty of sleeping rooms and beds. Two primary bedrooms, each with its own king bed and en-suite bathroom, are on the first floor on either side of the great room. The first bedroom, just off the entryway, is a very contemporary design with a striking black leather king size platform bed, chrome and glass furniture and white chairs, a 65” Sony flat screen television, large closet, and huge en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, floating white marble vanity and above-counter sinks. This bedroom includes a grab bar in the shower and doors wide enough for easy wheelchair access. The second bedroom on the first floor is behind the great room in the third module. This bedroom is family friendly, with a bathub/shower combination and alcove for an infant and Pack ‘n Play Playard. The third module includes an office space out of the main traffic pattern, desk, desk chair, wifi access, printer, and a great view toward the north patio and waterfall feature. The third module also includes a laundry room with Samsung washer and dryer, iron and ironing board, and place to fold clothes.

The second floor is accessed up the floating staircase with huge solid white oak steps and glass and steel railings. At the top of the stairs you first see the amazing dark mahogany wood floors found throughout the second level. Above the kitchen and dining areas is the balcony with a second living room.