Solar panels line the roof to soak up the Australian sun. The home doesn’t use any gas—the cooktop is induction, and heating and hot water come from a heat pump.
The ESCAPE One XL tiny home is one of the larger of models in the community, and it features generous glazing.
The interiors feature accoya flooring, which extends outside to a wraparound deck. The home faces east to soak up morning sunlight.
The upper level features two bedrooms. Some tenants have converted one bedroom into a light-filled study.
The Cor-Ten steel of the front facade wraps around the roof, the chimney, and a dormer, lending a sculptural aesthetic.
The sunken living room created an opportunity for a bespoke joinery unit that can be used as a bench overlooking the courtyard as well as a storage space for books and objects. Topped with the same Iranian travertine marble that is used for the flooring in the entrance, it extends the hallway along the courtyard into the living room.
This Denver kitchen sets a marble backsplash, that continues up the wall as the backsplash for a display shelf, against walnut cabinetry and countertops of an alternate gray material.
An elegant timber screen at the kitchen maintains a sense of porosity, as well as lets in light and breeze while filtering kitchen mess or activity. The tactility of the Carl Hansen Wishbone dining chairs matches the kitchen screen panels.
Oak slats in the living room echo the timber slats that enclose the entry courtyard. The black-marble Empire side tables are by local furniture brand Seer Studio, and the white-marble Tulip table is by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
The office features bespoke timber shelves, desks, and cabinets crafted from white oak. “My wife and I designed each piece of millwork, and we reviewed each interior elevation for function,” says Joseph. “Our senior project architect prepared the fabrication shop drawings, and we hired the fabricator directly, which allowed us to bypass the costly middle man and gave us complete quality control. We then hired a local carpenter to install and then finish the millwork on-site.”
The cedars slats filter natural light.
A large slider opens onto a small courtyard and the outdoors. The lounge chairs and ottoman are by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller and the Rivet side table is from Frama.
The dining area is completely open to the outdoors. “Ian and Krista wanted to celebrate their everyday routine and abandon things they don’t use, like a formal dining space,” says Jess. The Jorn dining table is by Minotti while the Mariposa chairs are by Fyrn. The grill is by Lion and the heater is by Heatstrip.
Nestled on a quiet lot and surrounded lush vegetation, the midcentury home offers a soothing oasis for new owners. A large, covered outdoor seating offers a welcoming path to the main entrance.
Thick custom casework surrounds a set of solid mahogany lift-and-slide pocket doors.
A covered dining area marks the end of the communal areas, with a door leading to the master bedroom.
The living area is bordered on two sides by separate courtyards.
The entryway opens into a courtyard overlooking the main living pavilion. Throughout the home, interior spaces flow into outdoor areas via folding and sliding glass doors.
Open shelving complement the minimalist space.
Open timber shelves in the bathrooms offer additional surface space. Brass fixtures add warmth and texture to the minimal palette.
A large, sliding-glass door replaced the French doors, allowing the living space to connect to the outdoor dining area and for the living area be expanded outside in warmer months. An aged timber awning was also removed, creating a sleeker, more contemporary facade.
A larger dining area sits between the kitchen and living room.
A look at the landscaped, fenced-in yard, which wraps around the structure on three sides. The corner lot also features mature fig, persimmon, and lemon trees lining the perimeter.
A look at the master suite, which includes an expansive sliding door that opens to the side yard. The master bathroom features Italian Carrara marble counters and a rain shower.
The living room sits just behind the kitchen and features an original masonry block fireplace. A cozy family room is tucked into the corner.
A 14-foot-long island topped with quartz offers bar seating in the kitchen. Light wood cabinetry and built-in Gaggenau appliances round out the space.
A private courtyard with a stepping-stone path leads to the home's main entrance.
Set on a spacious lot in the Terra Linda area of San Rafael, California, this Eichler is elongated by a span of clerestory windows and masonry blocks along the front facade.
The glass-backed home illuminated at night.
On the garden level, a bathroom with Moroccan tiles and glass walls simulate the feel of an outdoor shower. "The shower offers one of the few architectural opportunities for a true pause," says Hackett. "It slows down mind-space and body-space at once, and amplifies both."
Custom-designed, concrete-and-walnut stairs that are lit from underneath by Concreteworks connect the bedroom floor to the lower garden floor.
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