Collection by Hollye Goddard
Walker Warner Architects utilized the entire site to give this home the feeling of a compound rather than a stand-alone building. Deep overhangs elongate the home’s horizontal shape, while asymmetrical window and door arrangements establish a visual rhythm underneath the unifying roof.
Walker Warner Architects utilized the entire site to give this home the feeling of a compound rather than a stand-alone building. Deep overhangs elongate the home’s horizontal shape, while asymmetrical window and door arrangements establish a visual rhythm underneath the unifying roof.
“Tōrō House is a study in the harmony of dualities,” says architect Mark English. Inspired by Japanese design, the home harmoniously unites with nature—as seen here in the master bathroom, where the tub overlooks the outdoor space.
“Tōrō House is a study in the harmony of dualities,” says architect Mark English. Inspired by Japanese design, the home harmoniously unites with nature—as seen here in the master bathroom, where the tub overlooks the outdoor space.
A skylight above floods the master bathroom with natural light. A visual connection to the outdoors is maintained, while the corrugated Cor-Ten fence is seen in distant view.
A skylight above floods the master bathroom with natural light. A visual connection to the outdoors is maintained, while the corrugated Cor-Ten fence is seen in distant view.
The bathroom skylight was a part of the 1964 addition by Whitney Smith.
The bathroom skylight was a part of the 1964 addition by Whitney Smith.
The bathrooms have been updated but still maintain a distinct midcentury vibe.
The bathrooms have been updated but still maintain a distinct midcentury vibe.
A glimpse inside the master bath on the ground floor of the bedroom wing.
A glimpse inside the master bath on the ground floor of the bedroom wing.
The newly remodeled bathroom features a sleek black-and-white color palette, with Duravit wall-mounted sinks basking in the filtered light of clerestory windows.
The newly remodeled bathroom features a sleek black-and-white color palette, with Duravit wall-mounted sinks basking in the filtered light of clerestory windows.