A cylindrical glass staircase with Western red cedar and painted steel mullions dominates the front of the house. The stair treads, along with the floor, are made of recycled spotted gum.
San Francisco–based Studio PLOW brought its sleek aesthetic from the big city to the redwood forest, transforming this weekend retreat from dark and dated to bright and modern.
The Japanese "no-brand" masters of minimalism unveil the first single-story design in their line of prefab homes.
The scalable Sunset BUD LivingHome will be built with fire-resistant aluminum siding, doors, and windows. Sliding glass pocket doors create an indoor/outdoor living experience.
The contemporary interior features engineered European oak floors from Northern Wide Plank, custom cabinetry, and a built-in Italian Murphy bed.
Although the SBL was developed in response to the Woolsey Fire and Malibu’s expedited permit process, the units also conform to ADU standards statewide and can be installed in any suitable location.
The bedrooms feature custom ash millwork, while large windows invite views of the outdoors in.
The living room extends into the great outdoors with a spruce deck.
Built on a tight budget of $120,000, a retirement home in the mountains delivers unexpected contemporary design to a rural township.