the waterscape (east courtyard)
The circulation corridor hides deep storage behind custom millwork that acts as a canvas for changing light and shadow plays throughout the day.
Floor-to-ceiling window walls in the living room dissolve the boundary between indoors and out. Vintage Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
“There are a lot of well-loved, well-used pieces that were destined for this house,” Andrea says of the couple’s furniture collection. They placed a solid alder Homestead table from Whittier Wood Furniture in the office, which also overlooks the pond.
At the opposite end of the house, the soaking tub gets almost daily use. The bath and shower fixtures are by Dornbracht
Protected by an overhang, and floating above ground level, this tertiary space is known in traditional homes as the "engawa." To sustain a unified look throughout, the floor and ceiling are clad in ipe wood.
After entering through the front door, visitors pass over the large koi pond on a cast-concrete footbridge chiseled to look like stone.
Scandinavian interior kitchen and dining space in The Wilde Retreat
Like an outstretched umbrella, the canopy structure creates an open gesture for greater social conviviality, while at the same time, invites the natural world in.
Maximizing usable space while minimizing poché, each storage core contains all of the rituals of daily living—toilets, showers, closets, mechanicals, and kitchen—allowing each room to be equipped communally when open or privately when closed.
The faceted exterior glass courtyard introduces nature into daily life.
What was once a small dining area has been opened up into a bright kitchen, living, and dining space.
The secluded site allows for a high level of transparency in the design.
High, glazed walls bring in plenty of natural light.
Remarkable for its walls of triple-glazed glass, Snorre Stinessen Architecture’s Ejford Cabin straddles two stone ridges on northern Norway’s Hallvardøy Island. Perched on a concrete slab, it intentionally capitalizes upon passive solar conditions and features thick insulation to minimize energy output.
On the lower level, stone flooring and superinsulated walls help regulate temperature and reduce energy needs.
Full-height glazing ushers in incredible views of the hills to the south.
Tehama 1 floor plan
The beamed ceiling is sheathed in fir.
A cantilevered roof mitigates solar heat gain.
Floor Plan of Tranquil Terraced Piedmont by Turnbull, Griffin, & Haesloop Architects
The wide staircase leads to the living area, dining space, and kitchen, with the husband's art prominently displayed.
No one wanted to alter the stairway, and kept its original design intact. New windows and a clever and sleek wood staircase highlight the private courtyard outside.
The owners toured this home, which surrounds a mature tipu tipu tree, while visiting relatives for the day. The brick is original to the 1947 construction.
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