My House: A Determined Couple Craft an Ideal Spot for Their Golden Years in New Mexico

The metal-clad home came to be thanks to a plucky pair of residents, two talented architects, and one long-sighted and very gracious loan officer.

This story was originally published in Dwell’s November 2008 issue.

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Chelsea Holden Baker
Chelsea is the former online editor of dwell.com.

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