Collection by Alex Saloutos

3818 Hammersley Idea File

"Like the old farmhouses and barns of the Champlain Valley, the Foote Farm House has a clearly ordered wood frame on a sturdy foundation, an exterior skin made of local materials, an economy of form with tried-and-true proportions, a central fire place, and a common-sense relationship to the sun and the weather." - Architect John McLeod
"Like the old farmhouses and barns of the Champlain Valley, the Foote Farm House has a clearly ordered wood frame on a sturdy foundation, an exterior skin made of local materials, an economy of form with tried-and-true proportions, a central fire place, and a common-sense relationship to the sun and the weather." - Architect John McLeod
Sitting on a plateau over the rolling landscape of rural Quebec, the residence comprises three joined, gable roof structures, each oriented differently. It takes inspiration from the local farmhouses and barns of the area, whose steep rooflines help shed snow in the winter, and whose wood-clad facades traditionally used lumber from local trees.
Sitting on a plateau over the rolling landscape of rural Quebec, the residence comprises three joined, gable roof structures, each oriented differently. It takes inspiration from the local farmhouses and barns of the area, whose steep rooflines help shed snow in the winter, and whose wood-clad facades traditionally used lumber from local trees.
Architect Jesse Garlick’s rural Washington vacation home references its rugged surroundings. The steel cladding has developed a patina similar to the ochre-red color of bedrock found in the area.
Architect Jesse Garlick’s rural Washington vacation home references its rugged surroundings. The steel cladding has developed a patina similar to the ochre-red color of bedrock found in the area.
After passing through a small grove of trees at the front of the property, the drive turns toward the front view of the farmhouse.
After passing through a small grove of trees at the front of the property, the drive turns toward the front view of the farmhouse.
A simple palette of painted brick, white oak, concrete, and raw steel form a visual language that weaves old to new in Zen Light by Barrett Studio Architects.
A simple palette of painted brick, white oak, concrete, and raw steel form a visual language that weaves old to new in Zen Light by Barrett Studio Architects.
Royal Oak engineered boards with hydronic heating were installed throughout. There are no steps in the home to facilitate ease of living as the homeowners grow older.
Royal Oak engineered boards with hydronic heating were installed throughout. There are no steps in the home to facilitate ease of living as the homeowners grow older.
The light-filled ensuite bathroom includes a Nickles showerhead and MIZU taps.
The light-filled ensuite bathroom includes a Nickles showerhead and MIZU taps.
Before: the staircase
Before: the staircase
The double-height living space is anchored by a wood-burning stove by Lopi in the corner. The large east-facing window on the far wall floods the room with magical morning light. All the windows and doors are by Quantum.
The double-height living space is anchored by a wood-burning stove by Lopi in the corner. The large east-facing window on the far wall floods the room with magical morning light. All the windows and doors are by Quantum.
The white oak floors are echoed in the cabinetry of the kitchen and the millwork of storage in the living/dining area.
The white oak floors are echoed in the cabinetry of the kitchen and the millwork of storage in the living/dining area.
A steel fireplace lies between the dining space and open kitchen.
A steel fireplace lies between the dining space and open kitchen.
 Matika Architecture's mountain hut is located in the mountains of Slovakia
Matika Architecture's mountain hut is located in the mountains of Slovakia
A strip of clerestory windows brings in lots of natural light to the living room, while their high sills encourage privacy from the lane.
A strip of clerestory windows brings in lots of natural light to the living room, while their high sills encourage privacy from the lane.

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