Architect Jai Kumaran and his partner, Lindsay Merkle, transformed a badly neglected ridgetop property in Scappoose, Oregon, into a retreat, completing a 3,000-square-foot prefabricated workshop and studio suite as the first phase of a larger planned creative compound where they could live, work, and gather with family and friends.
In the living room, the ceiling rafters were exposed, with their holes and rough texture left untouched.
In the living room, a wall curves on either side, wrapping the walnut cabinetry for the TV.
The primary bathroom is a recreation of what Peter and Abigail had in Tokyo, particularly a tub that allows one to preset and maintain a desired temperature.
In what's now known as the music room on the ground floor (previously called the front parlor), a stucco-clad fireplace was paired with a stone base and rounded edges capped in Accoyo wood.
Floor Plan of Hidden Meadow by Colleen Healey Architecture
Tasked with creating a new home in the middle of Hanoi, Vietnam, ODDO Architects sought to incorporate essentials—like plenty of natural light and ventilation.
Floor plan of Casa GJ by Alventosa Morell Arquitectes
Resident Manon van der Zwaal’s home exemplifies the open design and natural materials common to all 30 structures.
There were always plans to include a bathtub in the primary bedroom, but it wasn't always clear where—or how.
A swing and nap nook bookend the treehouse.
Red-stained plywood is a twist on the familiar green construction plywood so often found lining New York City construction sites; the rough plaster finish on the bathroom walls is an allusion to the texture of city sidewalks. “It’s really a streetscape,” explains Khoi.
At 700 square feet, Chris and Ady's cottage had to make economical use of space—like the bar-height dining table doubling as a cooking countertop.
The daybed mattress is from Sleeping Duck and the duvet cover is by KAS.
A series of plywood panels separate the large common area of the cabin from the smaller private areas. They slide open to reveal the sleeping area, outfitted with custom bunk beds.
Vigo Plumbing provided the matte black plumbing fixtures.
When space is at a minimum, well-designed furniture with a tiny footprint is key.
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