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Floor plan drawing of La Negrita
Floor plan drawing of La Negrita
The house has two spacious outdoor patios for entertaining.
The house has two spacious outdoor patios for entertaining.
A shell of concrete in the desert
A shell of concrete in the desert
Torcuato House Pavilion - Besonías Almeida arquitectos
Torcuato House Pavilion - Besonías Almeida arquitectos
"The buildings recall the agricultural forms of the local built environment, but as is our nature in our designs, we sought to take that context and evolve it to a more emphatic modern language. We sought to design something that was exquisitely proportioned in a quiet, agricultural way." –Tom Kundig, Design Principal
"The buildings recall the agricultural forms of the local built environment, but as is our nature in our designs, we sought to take that context and evolve it to a more emphatic modern language. We sought to design something that was exquisitely proportioned in a quiet, agricultural way." –Tom Kundig, Design Principal
S&S House - Besonías Almeida arquitectos
S&S House - Besonías Almeida arquitectos
Cabin at Longbranch | Olson Kundig
Cabin at Longbranch | Olson Kundig
A large copper statue gazes upward, inviting visitors to get lost in the rugged landscape.
A large copper statue gazes upward, inviting visitors to get lost in the rugged landscape.
A Design Within Reach bed is steps away from a Second Floor sink by Duravit that’s outfitted with an Essence Grohe faucet. Benjamin Moore’s Templeton Gray is painted on the master bathroom’s wood paneling.
A Design Within Reach bed is steps away from a Second Floor sink by Duravit that’s outfitted with an Essence Grohe faucet. Benjamin Moore’s Templeton Gray is painted on the master bathroom’s wood paneling.
A sofa from Design Within Reach opposes a Hi Turn chair by Bensen in the living room.
A sofa from Design Within Reach opposes a Hi Turn chair by Bensen in the living room.
One of the main goals of the construction was to do as little harm as possible to the existing environment, which includes waterways that salmon depend upon. Herrin and his team created a garden roof that covers the full extent of the home to meet this objective. “This helps control storm water runoff and also replaces lost insect habitat—insects being a critical food source for juvenile salmon,” he says.
One of the main goals of the construction was to do as little harm as possible to the existing environment, which includes waterways that salmon depend upon. Herrin and his team created a garden roof that covers the full extent of the home to meet this objective. “This helps control storm water runoff and also replaces lost insect habitat—insects being a critical food source for juvenile salmon,” he says.
Says Kundig, “The clients are great parents and are always undertaking adventures as a mindful, deliberate way of developing memories as a family.”
Says Kundig, “The clients are great parents and are always undertaking adventures as a mindful, deliberate way of developing memories as a family.”
The courtyard-facing side of the garage provides an overhang for a multifunctional playroom or entertainment space.
The courtyard-facing side of the garage provides an overhang for a multifunctional playroom or entertainment space.
The master bedroom, kids' bedrooms, and den are ensconced in the
The master bedroom, kids' bedrooms, and den are ensconced in the
A television is mounted on a pivoting wall that can either face the indoors or out toward the courtyard, emphasizing the entertainment aspect of the home.
A television is mounted on a pivoting wall that can either face the indoors or out toward the courtyard, emphasizing the entertainment aspect of the home.
In the summer months, the pool provides a welcome respite from the heat.
In the summer months, the pool provides a welcome respite from the heat.
The walls of the bar open up, giving it a playful
The walls of the bar open up, giving it a playful
Wood siding salvaged from an old barn in Spokane, Washington, was repurposed for the project.
Wood siding salvaged from an old barn in Spokane, Washington, was repurposed for the project.
A sliding mesh screen glides over the fireplace, which features a built-in cubby for a stockpile of wood.
A sliding mesh screen glides over the fireplace, which features a built-in cubby for a stockpile of wood.
The living room features glass walls that open up to the scenery, eliminating the barrier between interior and exterior.
The living room features glass walls that open up to the scenery, eliminating the barrier between interior and exterior.
Looking back towards entry through courtyard.
Looking back towards entry through courtyard.
Entry Court
Entry Court
Front deck
Front deck
The interior living room, on the reverse of the double-sided fireplace.
The interior living room, on the reverse of the double-sided fireplace.
The outdoor living/dining room with double-sided fireplace.
The outdoor living/dining room with double-sided fireplace.
Nestled into the surrounding forest against a dramatic backdrop.
Nestled into the surrounding forest against a dramatic backdrop.
At night, the quiet drama of the shed roof's angles glows against the darkened forest.
At night, the quiet drama of the shed roof's angles glows against the darkened forest.
Glass Farmhouse | Olson Kundig
Glass Farmhouse | Olson Kundig
Glass Farmhouse | Olson Kundig
Glass Farmhouse | Olson Kundig
Glass Farmhouse | Olson Kundig
Glass Farmhouse | Olson Kundig

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