Suteki House exterior louvered screen

Kengo Kuma Weaves Japanese Design Into This Indoor/Outdoor Oregon Abode

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The entry is tucked behind a louvered screen, creating a winding path to the front door. The screen, composed of Alaskan Yellow Cedar, shields views from the sidewalk while still allowing interior occupants to see out, and evokes "a sense of elegance, mystery, and warmth," says the firm.