Custom Contemporary Home Design

We analyze the topography, solar orientation, and wind patterns of your lot to ensure your home is perfectly situated for views and energy efficiency.

We employ a hand-selected network of the region's finest masons, carpenters, and finish specialists who share our standard for perfection.

You receive regular, detailed updates. We respect your time and your investment, adhering to professional schedules and clear, consistent communication.

A play of cantilevered rooflines, asymmetrical volumes, and flat or low-slope planes that create a striking profile against the Asheville sky.

Utilizing floor-to-ceiling window walls and oversized sliding glass systems to dissolve the boundary between your Interior Design and your Outdoor Living Space.

Interior layouts that favor flow and flexibility, often utilizing double-height ceilings and floating staircases to create a sense of boundless space.

The sophisticated pairing of hard materials, like steel beams, polished concrete, and large-format porcelain, with soft elements like reclaimed wood accents and artisan plaster.

Contemporary design naturally lends itself to green building, incorporating passive solar orientation, high-performance thermal envelopes, and Smart Home Automation to maximize efficiency.

Experience You Can Trust

Building a contemporary home is a feat of precision. Without traditional trim and crown molding to hide joints, every line must be perfectly plumb and every finish must be flawless. There is nowhere to hide in contemporary construction.

Nick Cioce's background as an Unlimited Building Contractor is essential for this style. We manage the complex structural requirements, such as steel moment frames for wide-span glass walls, that allow for the open, airy feeling contemporary homeowners crave. Simultaneously, we work with your interior designer to keep the palette balanced, selecting finishes that provide the tactile warmth necessary to make a modern masterpiece feel like a home.

If you want a kitchen designed specifically for your culinary workflow, or a Whole-Home Renovation that requires complex structural shoring, we have the technical depth to execute it, working in close coordination with structural engineers.

FAQ's

Contemporary is a broader term that focuses on current, global trends in architecture and sleek minimalism. Mountain Modern is a regional subset of contemporary design that specifically leans into rustic mountain materials, like heavy timbers and rugged stonework, while maintaining the clean lines and large windows of a contemporary layout.

A common misconception. We combat this by using a Warm Contemporary palette. By incorporating natural wood ceilings, layered lighting, and tactile stone fireplaces, we ensure the home feels cozy and grounded despite its expansive glass and high ceilings.

Actually, contemporary design often prioritizes low-maintenance materials like composite metal panels, thermally treated wood, and stone. Because the style emphasizes less is more, there are fewer ornate details to clean or repair over time.

Absolutely. Many of our Whole-Home Renovations involve taking a traditional or dated property and stripping it back to its core. We can modernize the exterior with new siding textures and expand window openings to achieve a contemporary aesthetic.

Contemporary designs put more weight on structure and glazing than on ornament, so we plan the structural system and the window schedule early, in coordination with your architect and a structural engineer. That sequencing keeps the detailing clean and the schedule predictable.

Yes. This is a core specialty. We are experienced in the advanced foundation systems and erosion control measures required for the dramatic terrain of Western North Carolina.

Absolutely. While we offer full Design-Build Services, we frequently collaborate with outside architectural firms. Our goal is to serve as the master builder who brings those plans to life with technical precision.

We utilize professional project management software and maintain constant on-site oversight. By managing a limited number of projects at any given time, Nick Cioce can personally ensure that every milestone is met without cutting corners.