Floor Plan of House by the Cautín River by Iragüen Viñuela Arquitectos
Inside the 4,314-square-foot home, double-story glass panels usher in ample natural light.
The countertops in both the kitchen and bathroom are made of xx from Norway sourced through Lundhs Real Stone.
The blackened steel staircase is supported by a virtual forest of steel rods.
In 2013, Jennifer Warner and Cara Frey fell in love with a modest but charming 1920s house within walking distance of their bungalow. The dwelling was dramatically sited, with great views of Portland’s southwest hills and downtown. But according to Michael Leckie, the Vancouver–based architect they eventually hired, "It was the dumpiest house on the block." Leckie replaced the house with a simple, modern design, using a basic square wood box that skews into a rhombus form, which he topped with a sloping roof. Their son, William, 6, swings in front of the cedar-clad house.
A modern addition to an old London home offers ample space for a growing family, as well as a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf situated under a skylight.
Country Garden House | Olson Kundig