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Nearby, the bathroom includes a composting toilet and a Home Depot sink on a pedestal Chris made from chunks of found wood.
The cabin is constructed predominantly with plywood that Christie finished with a custom whitewash of 4:1 water to white paint, with a dash of green. "I wanted it pale,
Christie hung flowers and a lantern in the outhouse to make it "the prettiest outhouse anyone has ever seen."
We painted all of the walls white and added a little color here and there. It made the entire home look bigger and cozier.
Double-glazed Viridian ThermoTech glass was used for the sliding doors and windows.
Many of the furnishings were made by the couple from salvaged materials. David designed and built the oak cabinetry in the kitchen, which features a Mortex-coated island.
A look at the bathroom. “The window also gives a view out to the front garden and lets the morning sun in,” says David.
Floor plan of House DL by David D’Hulst and Annemie Lathouwers
Front after
Mid-century, remodeled exterior
Deciding to buy a home comes with its own unique set of pressures. Oftentimes, it’s seen as a seal of adulthood, an acceptance of permanence, and perhaps most importantly, it also means that you’re about to spend a large sum of money; it makes sense that no one wants to go about it in a casual way.
The kitchen, located just around the corner of the living room, offers direct outdoor access. Stone floors run throughout both spaces, paying homage to Bertrand Goldberg's initial vision of providing a stark contrast with the interior glass walls.
West Facade
Woods & Water entry
Woods & Water northwest view
The remade cabinets near the bathroom became a focal point, getting their own paint color.
A before-and-after shot of the bathroom, where the couple chose more bolder surfaces
The home is clad in corrugated iron coated with Zincalume. “We chose the cladding so we could curve the metal sheets and create barrel vaulted roofs,” says architect William Samuels. “The finish gives a natural reflection to the surface of the house, picking up on the colors of the surrounding bush and the changing daylight.”
One of the first Dwell Houses, built by Abodu, was installed at Leslie Scharf’s vineyard home in Healdsburg, California. Norm Architects led the design of the 540-square-foot prefab, which is wrapped in Real Cedar siding.
Double doors open to the deck.
In the living area, existing built-in seating is complemented by Mies van der Rohe lounge chairs and custom coffee tables by Michael James Moran.
Gray, spider-like "legs
A 305-square foot addition on the south side of the cabin accommodates a dining area complete with sliders to the lake. The cabin is 2,665 square feet, including the new roof deck atop the addition. New, large windows afford gracious views of the lake from the living room and primary suite.
Cox says he and Persin “went on an ipe run” after committing to the material for the deck, using it to build the slatted fence around the backyard. Rainbow Warrior New Zealand flax, a perennial, complements the material, while off-the-shelf pavers helped keep costs down.
A closer look at the kitchen area, where leather cabinet pulls and open shelving complement wood counters and a custom stair railing. Stephen’s inspirational tea pot and mug sit along a shelf above the bathroom doorway.
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