Modern House by Tonic Design of Raleigh is Modern Richmond's April Tour

RICHMOND, Va. - April 7, 2014 - PRLog -- The Alex Cedeno residence in Richmond, Virginia, by Tonic Design + Tonic Construction (http://www.tonic-design.com/), an award-winning design-build firm in Raleigh, NC, will be the featured property during Modern Richmond’s April Exchange Tour on April 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Modern Richmond Tours (http://modernrichmondtour.com/) highlight examples of both residential and commercial properties in Richmond that employ Modernist techniques. Modern Richmond events are free and open to the public, but a $5 donation is appreciated.

Completed in 2011, the Cedeno home’s design integrates modern construction materials and sensibilities with high function. Key priorities were to ensure aesthetic integration with the surrounding terrain, to maximize views of the James River from the master bedroom and office, and to create an integrated, open space on the main floor and outdoor patio conducive for entertaining.

The house features a spacious finished basement that includes a wine cellar, an artist’s studio, a gym, and a large music/media room designed by Rives Audio, an acoustical engineering firm in Iowa. The second floor houses the master suite and two additional bedrooms and baths.

Sherman Associates PLC built the house in close collaboration with Tonic Construction.

Homeowner Alex Cedeno will speak during the tour at 6:15. Participants are free to tour the house before and after his brief talk.

The Cedeno house is located at 9151 James Riverwatch Drive, Richmond, VA 23235. For more information on the tour, go to modernrichmondtour.com/news-events.

For more information on Tonic Design + Tonic Construction, go to www.tonic-design.com.

About Modern Richmond:

Modern Richmond is committed to the concept of understanding and appreciating modernism in all of its forms. The co-founders believe that Richmond has the resources and the potential to be a significant platform for modern projects. Their hope and mission is to promote and explore these original expressions of modern aesthetics in a way that both engages and delivers modernism to a larger audience. For more information: http://modernrichmondtour.com.

About Tonic Design + Tonic Construction:

Tonic Design + Tonic Construction is an award-winning design-build firm in Raleigh, NC. As two separate but interacting companies, Tonic Design + Tonic Construction has the flexibility to take on the role of architect or general contractor, or to collaborate together as a design-build firm. Principals Katherine Hogan and Vincent Petrarca were named 2013’s “Rising Stars” by Residential Architect magazine. Their projects have been featured in many national publications, including Architectural Record, Residential Architect, Dwell, Custom Homes, Inform magazine, and Metal Architecture. For more information: www.tonic-design.com.