Located in the heart of the downtown Orlando Historic District, Thornton Park, this residence is a modern interpretation of early Florida cracker style Architecture. Elevated off of the ground, enabling the passage of air beneath the structure, the house employs passive cooling technologies as well as the efficient placement of the building's systems. Although the residence maintains the historic character of the district through its proportion and use of natural materials, the expression of construction and connection details along with the controlled integration of natural light results in a very modern home.