The ever-changing, lush wooded surroundings of Minnesota, such as those experienced at this 8,000-square-foot Type Variant House outside of Minneapolis designed by Coen and Partners, are right near the small town of New Richland.
“This is a humanized landscape of meadows, walls, ash, streams, a small-scale landscape, minimal, almost domestic, and where absolutely everything happens in yellow,” the architects wrote in a statement. To that end, the only hint of color on the house’s otherwise natural exterior is a door painted a vibrant lemon-yellow hue.
The kids room is outfitted with built-in bunk beds.
Terra House | Bernardes Arquitetura
Terra House | Bernardes Arquitetura
Stone step
Built in to the slope of the land the understated antique hacienda door entrance opens to a massive zen like courtyard
Minimalist pool with view of artist guest loft
150 year old door perfectly accents the valley's rolling hills. It was acquired from a ranch in the valley
Mexi- Wabi Simplicity
The Stauffers transformed the property's original barn into a chicken coop. "We were thrilled we could keep that intact,
The Three Peaks home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is comprised of three individual homes connected by glass walkways.
At dusk the house glows through the wraparound floor-to-ceiling glass.
The living space and bedroom are oriented towards the sweeping views.
Approach from autocourt as the house sits atop a high point overlooking the rolling valley beyond.
Vertical bookcase at stair landing
Entry looking towards stair and bridge
South facing front porch
West facing facade
With a clever arrangement comprising a cottage and a primary residence, local design firm ORA gives a family outdoor access at every turn.
Orcas Island Community Space and Farm Kitchen - exterior
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