A Fresh Angle
Surrounded on all sides by a sweeping Canadian hayfield, the 23.2 House is an angular ode to rural life. Out of “respect for the beams and their history,” Designer Omer Arbel insisted that not a single reclaimed plank—still marked by nailheads and chipped paint—be cut nor altered during construction, which gave the home its striking geometric motif. It’s what he refers to as the “alchemy between material and process,” which also inspired the textured concrete walls and crisply milled walnut furniture.
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Lovely and liveable. It would be impossible to live in a "regular" house after this.
The light fixtures throughout the house are very cool.
Great use of the building design to shape and texture the natural light! Wow.
This is a remarkable home. The contrast between reclaimed timbers at funky angles and the clean modern of the rest of the design creates a warmth rarely expressed in photos. Congratulations on this project.
I love the lighting fixtures and I love how clean and yet earthy the design is at the same time.
Love the picture of three children riding bikes inside and reading a book together. What is the name of the lounge chair? I would love to sit with my kids and read together like that. The house looks very modern but seems to suit the family life really well.
I completely lost it when I first laid eyes on this home. I really like the lighting and am now considering it for my own apartment. Lucky enought to have vaulted ceilings. :)
I love the lounge chair that the children are sitting in. Do you know the name of the company that makes them?
It is the "Frog" loungechair by living divani. Frog lounge chair Living Divani, Italy http://www.livingdivani.it Very comfortable.
The light fixtures are wonderful. I love how they put them throughout the house. Do you know the company that makes them?
I love this home! I would love to know what company made the kitchen cabinets. They are especially beautiful.
Where is this? I live in Calgary, Alberta and wonder if it's nearby?
I need to fold more paper and start building :)
Beautiful!
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