Since the beginning of our River House project, Jeanine has wanted to have a place to feature “found objects” from nature as you enter the home. For months, we have had a placeholder in the floor plans for such a feature but had no concrete concept of what form it would take. Today, I proposed the idea of a wall with illuminated niches and it resonated with both of us. Even better, the location of the wall in the entryway simplified the structural support of the roof in that area and eliminated the need for a steel beam. Illustrated above is one concept of dozens we found when searching for art niche walls. With agreement on this feature, I believe the floor plans are now officially done. Subtle refinement of the window sizes and placement are all that remains to be finalized.