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Floor Plan of Riverview Hutte by Christie Schoepp

The Space Floor Plan

This shipping container office cantilevers over its concrete foundation by seven feet and draws utilities from the property’s 1930s residence.

While the owners really liked the idea of shou sugi ban, they opted for a more cost-effective black stain. The random-width, reverse board-and-batten siding reflects the wabi-sabi concept. “The builder said the math for the random siding was torturous,” the wife said. “We didn’t know how hard it was to make things look simple.” DeNiord planted hay-scented fern and lowbush blueberry sod around the house. “We didn't want any side of the house to feel unconsidered,” he says. As for the local boulders he placed around the house and terrace, he says, “They give the feeling that the house grew up around the outcroppings.”

The expansive windows offer unparalleled views of La Plata peak while also providing lots of natural light to the living room and kitchen.

An organic palette allows the cabin to blend into its natural surroundings.

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