The other unit is a conference room with bamboo floors.
Method Homes installed the sleek U-shaped kitchen, which features maple cabinets, concrete with fly ash countertops, and a sculptural ceiling-mounted hood. The open steel railing is an architectural detail added by Method Homes. Dining options include an eat-in bar, as well as a dining table made from reclaimed wood. Flooring throughout is made of certified green-strand bamboo, harvested sustainably, that contributes to healthful indoor air quality and is comfortable underfoot.
“I’m interested in designing things that are exactly what they need to be and nothing more.” —Architect Linda Taalman
“The house’s narrow footprint works for us in terms of maximum exposure to the lake,” says Gibbs (shown here with son Blake and dog Max on the shore of Lake Iosco). Glass walls and doors by Andersen also mean that Gibbs can keep a close eye on Blake when he’s playing in the yard. A plinth of reused bedrock found on the property has become an unintended place for active play.
The outer wall means residents don’t have to worry about privacy when the sun goes down and the house’s windows begin to glow.
The roughly 160-square-foot modules, dubbed Mini House 2.0, were built in collaboration with Swedish manufacturer Sommarnöjen, and are delivered flat-packed. The homes are painted wood, and include a shaded deck space, plus full insulation and electricity, for a price of about $29,000. The modules come in various layouts, and can be configured and combined to include a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living space.
Studio owner Joey Williams uses his space to work from home as an Austin-based media director.
Photo by Patrick Barta
Six-inch-square blue tiles cover the walls and floor of the girls’ upstairs bathroom. The towels and rug are also by H&M Home.