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A stair from the lower level leads directly up to the covered porch, with the stair tucked behind the kitchen. The outdoor dining table is by Loll Designs and the chairs are from IKEA and Sundso.
A stair from the lower level leads directly up to the covered porch, with the stair tucked behind the kitchen. The outdoor dining table is by Loll Designs and the chairs are from IKEA and Sundso.
"This was the best decision I have made for myself in a long time,
"This was the best decision I have made for myself in a long time,
The loft features an office area with a walnut desk where Bayne can work from home.
The loft features an office area with a walnut desk where Bayne can work from home.
The facade of the building, new and old, as seen from East 70th street. The reworking included 27,000 square feet of additional space and repurposed 60,000 square feet of existing space.
The facade of the building, new and old, as seen from East 70th street. The reworking included 27,000 square feet of additional space and repurposed 60,000 square feet of existing space.
Ignacio created a bridge to link the existing house with the new addition further downhill.
Ignacio created a bridge to link the existing house with the new addition further downhill.
The 5,000-square-foot lot had an existing brick perimeter wall, which was starting to crumble. Smud decided restore it, thus adding privacy to the glass-walled ground level and the surrounding garden.
The 5,000-square-foot lot had an existing brick perimeter wall, which was starting to crumble. Smud decided restore it, thus adding privacy to the glass-walled ground level and the surrounding garden.
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The counters are by Caesarstone and the backsplash tile is Fireclay. The appliances are from Fisher Paykel.
The counters are by Caesarstone and the backsplash tile is Fireclay. The appliances are from Fisher Paykel.
Since the screened porch was an addition to the original volume, the architects had it finished in channeled concrete to mark its difference.
Since the screened porch was an addition to the original volume, the architects had it finished in channeled concrete to mark its difference.
Four doors with the custom metalwork connect the kitchen and dining room to the screened porch, which is a popular place to relax and lie in a hammock to escape the sun or rain.
Four doors with the custom metalwork connect the kitchen and dining room to the screened porch, which is a popular place to relax and lie in a hammock to escape the sun or rain.
FMT Estudio designed the dining table to accommodate visiting friends and family.
FMT Estudio designed the dining table to accommodate visiting friends and family.
Inside the changing room hang robes and felt sauna hats.
Inside the changing room hang robes and felt sauna hats.
The guest room, where Abhishek's father likes to read, includes a custom chair designed by Abhishek's partner, Jeet Gajera.
The guest room, where Abhishek's father likes to read, includes a custom chair designed by Abhishek's partner, Jeet Gajera.
The open kitchen is a frequent gathering and social space, whether for the family of four or when entertaining.
The open kitchen is a frequent gathering and social space, whether for the family of four or when entertaining.
The "bird's nest
The "bird's nest
When the house architect Lorcan O’Herlihy originally built for his parents burnt down in a Malibu wildfire, he was given the opportunity to rebuild it as a structure that will stand the test of time. The concrete shell of the house was the biggest fireproofing decision, particularly the roof. The house also features additional passive fire protection elements to prevent ember intrusions, such as spark-arresting screens to protect any vulnerable spots and drought-tolerant landscaping. A sprinkler system wraps the perimeter to saturate the building in an emergency, plus there’s a pool that could provide additional water for firefighting purposes.
When the house architect Lorcan O’Herlihy originally built for his parents burnt down in a Malibu wildfire, he was given the opportunity to rebuild it as a structure that will stand the test of time. The concrete shell of the house was the biggest fireproofing decision, particularly the roof. The house also features additional passive fire protection elements to prevent ember intrusions, such as spark-arresting screens to protect any vulnerable spots and drought-tolerant landscaping. A sprinkler system wraps the perimeter to saturate the building in an emergency, plus there’s a pool that could provide additional water for firefighting purposes.
In Joshua Tree, Tyler Quinn built a tub—which looks like a mirage you’d stumble upon while wandering the landscape—right into the bed rock next to his off-grid house (and very first build). “I accomplished this with a concrete saw, with my cuts about four to six inches deep. I would then remove the entire layer of granite with hand tools; chisels and hammer,” says Quinn.
In Joshua Tree, Tyler Quinn built a tub—which looks like a mirage you’d stumble upon while wandering the landscape—right into the bed rock next to his off-grid house (and very first build). “I accomplished this with a concrete saw, with my cuts about four to six inches deep. I would then remove the entire layer of granite with hand tools; chisels and hammer,” says Quinn.
The conversation pit is situated in front of a wall of windows that let natural light stream through the interior.
The conversation pit is situated in front of a wall of windows that let natural light stream through the interior.
The sheep graze in their pasture, which is separated from the rest of the property by the knee-high wall, cleverly hidden in the landscape.
The sheep graze in their pasture, which is separated from the rest of the property by the knee-high wall, cleverly hidden in the landscape.

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