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Listening/reading room with USM Haller media console, leather armchairs from ABC Carpet & Home, and Quad ESL 57 speakers
Listening/reading room with USM Haller media console, leather armchairs from ABC Carpet & Home, and Quad ESL 57 speakers
The team removed the dropped ceiling and attic above to expose the tongue-and-groove paneling and the supports at the roof. A Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen sits with the client’s sofa and USM media cabinet.
The team removed the dropped ceiling and attic above to expose the tongue-and-groove paneling and the supports at the roof. A Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen sits with the client’s sofa and USM media cabinet.
A USM credenza holds vinyl and booze. Music flows via a Pro-Ject Debut III turntable, a pair of Elipson Planet L speakers, and a Music Hall Audio amplifier. - Brooklyn, New York Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
A USM credenza holds vinyl and booze. Music flows via a Pro-Ject Debut III turntable, a pair of Elipson Planet L speakers, and a Music Hall Audio amplifier. - Brooklyn, New York Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
Before: Aerial View An overhead glimpse of the home before renovations reveals its original 1980s construction—untouched for decades, with aging finishes and a landscape in need of care. The potential was there, waiting to be reimagined.
Before: Aerial View An overhead glimpse of the home before renovations reveals its original 1980s construction—untouched for decades, with aging finishes and a landscape in need of care. The potential was there, waiting to be reimagined.
The little red cabin is a nod to the classic summer cottage of Sweden.
The little red cabin is a nod to the classic summer cottage of Sweden.
Artist Alma Allen, whose sculptures are featured on New York City's High Line, designed the home as both a work and living space.
Artist Alma Allen, whose sculptures are featured on New York City's High Line, designed the home as both a work and living space.
Designed by Atelier Du Pont, this breathtaking property exists in harmony with the surrounding landscape. Oriented in a manner that creates minimal impact on the existing terrain, the house idyllically nestles into nature, with vast views of the encompassing trees and vegetation. Inside, an orange Ligne Roset Sofa provides a comfortable space for rest and relaxation. A triangular window provides a picture of the tree canopy beyond, while drawing in natural light.
Designed by Atelier Du Pont, this breathtaking property exists in harmony with the surrounding landscape. Oriented in a manner that creates minimal impact on the existing terrain, the house idyllically nestles into nature, with vast views of the encompassing trees and vegetation. Inside, an orange Ligne Roset Sofa provides a comfortable space for rest and relaxation. A triangular window provides a picture of the tree canopy beyond, while drawing in natural light.
The kitchen and living area leads to a traditional porch that connects to the second volume, which contains the private spaces. “We have broken up the distinction between interior and exterior spaces by using a central porch, which functions as a living area and opens up the entire home to the surroundings,” says architect Benjamin Iborra Wicksteed.
The kitchen and living area leads to a traditional porch that connects to the second volume, which contains the private spaces. “We have broken up the distinction between interior and exterior spaces by using a central porch, which functions as a living area and opens up the entire home to the surroundings,” says architect Benjamin Iborra Wicksteed.
The vaulted ceiling is crafted from arcs of extruded clay supported by concrete, creating a pleasing rhythm.
The vaulted ceiling is crafted from arcs of extruded clay supported by concrete, creating a pleasing rhythm.
In addition to the dining table just off-camera, it's easy to pull up a barstool to the overhanging counterop.
In addition to the dining table just off-camera, it's easy to pull up a barstool to the overhanging counterop.
Woods & Water outdoor bathing
Woods & Water outdoor bathing
Original beams stretch across the light-filled main living areas.
Original beams stretch across the light-filled main living areas.
Eliminating the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room was a challenge, forcing Dupont Blouin to reconsider mechanical and electrical logistics.
Eliminating the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room was a challenge, forcing Dupont Blouin to reconsider mechanical and electrical logistics.
The flooring is terrazzo. Vanbesian designed custom ash-wood cabinetry for storage throughout the home.
The flooring is terrazzo. Vanbesian designed custom ash-wood cabinetry for storage throughout the home.
Greenway Studio designed this home addition In Victoria, British Columbia, to blend in with an existing natural rock formation.
Greenway Studio designed this home addition In Victoria, British Columbia, to blend in with an existing natural rock formation.
The team created an open floor plan for the interior, where the kitchen opens to the dining and the living areas. Concrete flooring lends a soothing quality to the rooms, where there's a built-in concrete bench that also acts as a plinth for the fireplace.
The team created an open floor plan for the interior, where the kitchen opens to the dining and the living areas. Concrete flooring lends a soothing quality to the rooms, where there's a built-in concrete bench that also acts as a plinth for the fireplace.
The kitchen anchors the home as the central hub — cementing its importance in the family’s life. With light streaming in from the skylight above, a circular island includes recessed Bocci outlets at the perimeter to power dedicated workstations for Meera’s baking classes. “I love the kitchen. It’s probably my favorite spot,” she says. “Baking brings me joy.”
The kitchen anchors the home as the central hub — cementing its importance in the family’s life. With light streaming in from the skylight above, a circular island includes recessed Bocci outlets at the perimeter to power dedicated workstations for Meera’s baking classes. “I love the kitchen. It’s probably my favorite spot,” she says. “Baking brings me joy.”
Located just steps from the main living areas, the kitchen has been completely reimagined with soft, contemporary neutrals and features views of the backyard pool.
Located just steps from the main living areas, the kitchen has been completely reimagined with soft, contemporary neutrals and features views of the backyard pool.
I built a moveable slat slider to provide some privacy and shading to the main room
I built a moveable slat slider to provide some privacy and shading to the main room
I built a moveable slat slider to provide some privacy and shading to the main room
I built a moveable slat slider to provide some privacy and shading to the main room
I built a moveable slat slider to provide some privacy and shading to the main room
I built a moveable slat slider to provide some privacy and shading to the main room
Spotted gum accents an otherwise white kitchen. The countertop drops down at one end to turn into a breakfast bar.
Spotted gum accents an otherwise white kitchen. The countertop drops down at one end to turn into a breakfast bar.
Black and white elements intersect in this clean, modern kitchen. Often, black and white kitchens benefit from a pop of color, seen here with these bright red barstools.
Black and white elements intersect in this clean, modern kitchen. Often, black and white kitchens benefit from a pop of color, seen here with these bright red barstools.
The covered loggia in the lush backyard provides plenty of space for outdoor entertaining.
The covered loggia in the lush backyard provides plenty of space for outdoor entertaining.
Built in 2022, the home features a Cypress and Cedar exterior and flat-lined roof, inspired by modern Balinese architecture.
Built in 2022, the home features a Cypress and Cedar exterior and flat-lined roof, inspired by modern Balinese architecture.
Tiles from Equipe Ceramicas (Splendours Black) line the bathroom wall.
Tiles from Equipe Ceramicas (Splendours Black) line the bathroom wall.

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