By Louise Boyle for MailOnline The dream home of a respected architect hangs in the balance today as a judge decides whether it is too modern for its historic neighborhood and should be torn down. Attorneys for architect Louis Cherry and his wife Marsha Gordon, along with a council board backed by some of their neighbors, presented closing arguments to Superior Court Judge Elaine Bushfan on Tuesday. Mr Cherry had been given approval to build their sleek two-story home in the Historic Oakwood neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina almost a year ago. However six months into the project, the council revoked their permission after complaints that the design was ruining the look of the surrounding area.
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Architect Louis Cherry built a home in historic Oakwood that has riled his well-to-do neighbors because it stands out from period properties which are valued around $400,000
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Mr Cherry had been given approval to build the two-story home in  North Carolina almost a year ago - but it was revoked six months into the build
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A judge is now weighing up the arguments but has not said when she will make a decision
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