Although synthetic slate roof tiles have been around since the 1970s, the way architect Stephen Bruns used them to completely clad Woven House is unusual. "I love this material," says Bruns. "The way light reflects off the tiles creates a specular effect, almost like a mosaic." That reflective quality is enhanced by the floor-to-ceiling windows by Loewen.
The master bathroom continues the minimal black and white aesthetic. A narrow window looks out onto the rear patio.
A view of the minimalist master bedroom.
A long, narrow hallway runs along one of the two volumes. “The house is so relaxed. There’s a whole lot of bare feet and lemonade there,
A look at the moody office space, which is outfitted in handsome darker tones.
Sofa and rug are from Restoration Hardware.
The wall paint is Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams
Bomanite of Wisconsin
A view of the connecting vestibule for which the house is named. The exterior is clad entirely in tiles made from recycled rubber and plastic—technically a roofing material—giving the eaveless home a tightly wrapped skin. “Although we used a traditional gabled form, we wanted to clean it up quite a bit,” says Bruns.
In Pukwana Beach, Wisconsin, Lindsay Pauly and Daniel Ohrtman married their desire for minimalism and sustainability with their wish for a family-friendly summer house.
The mudroom, outfitted in custom oak millwork, connects the garage to the entry hall.
