Collection by Michael Leonard

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Architect Fay Jones designed the 1956 Richard D. and Alma Brothers House in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Architect Fay Jones designed the 1956 Richard D. and Alma Brothers House in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Floor Plan of Casa do Castanheiro by Luppa Architects
Floor Plan of Casa do Castanheiro by Luppa Architects
“Even though I love every corner of the house, my favorite spot would have to be by the pool during summertime,” admits Luísa.
“Even though I love every corner of the house, my favorite spot would have to be by the pool during summertime,” admits Luísa.
<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">The yellow (which appears lighter in the images than it is in real life) was used on the wood-paneled interior walls of the bedrooms and other details like the headboards and wardrobes.</span>
The yellow (which appears lighter in the images than it is in real life) was used on the wood-paneled interior walls of the bedrooms and other details like the headboards and wardrobes.
In addition to the red façade, floor and ceiling, a rich forest green (Green Smoke #E160, by CIN) was combined with a warm, mustard-yellow accent color (Yellow Mustard #E714 by CIN) in the annex bedrooms.
In addition to the red façade, floor and ceiling, a rich forest green (Green Smoke #E160, by CIN) was combined with a warm, mustard-yellow accent color (Yellow Mustard #E714 by CIN) in the annex bedrooms.
<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">The annex has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate living room, and a small kitchen.</span>
The annex has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate living room, and a small kitchen.
The lamps - a budget buy from IKEA - are not the same color as the ceiling but look like a perfect match.
The lamps - a budget buy from IKEA - are not the same color as the ceiling but look like a perfect match.
The old wood-burning fireplace in the living room (age unknown) was purchased from another nearby property.
The old wood-burning fireplace in the living room (age unknown) was purchased from another nearby property.
The oxidized red color <span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">(Bull's Blood #E444 by CIN), is a theme that </span><span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">runs throughout the house, from the façade of the annex to the red concrete floors on the ground floor and the same color used to paint the wooden beams in the gabled roof on the second floor.</span>
The oxidized red color <span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">(Bull's Blood #E444 runs throughout the house, from the façade of the annex to the red concrete floors on the ground floor and the same color used to paint the wooden beams in the gabled roof on the second floor.
The ground floor of the main building, with its low ceiling height of only just over seven feet, was designed to house the cattle and other animals. Now, two newly built bedrooms can be found in the former cowshed.
The ground floor of the main building, with its low ceiling height of only just over seven feet, was designed to house the cattle and other animals. Now, two newly built bedrooms can be found in the former cowshed.
While architect Francisco was far from convinced at first, the sisters immediately saw an opportunity to create something special here.
While architect Francisco was far from convinced at first, the sisters immediately saw an opportunity to create something special here.
Kyu Sung and Jung-Ja take in the view from the rear deck. Behind them is the house Kyu Sung designed for the couple and their children in 1989.
Kyu Sung and Jung-Ja take in the view from the rear deck. Behind them is the house Kyu Sung designed for the couple and their children in 1989.
A twin bed that he designed anchors a flex room on the second floor.
A twin bed that he designed anchors a flex room on the second floor.
Shallow shelves in Jung-Ja’s practice room accommodate her many music books.
Shallow shelves in Jung-Ja’s practice room accommodate her many music books.
A butterfly stool by Sori Yanagi for Vitra sits in front of the triangular light well that opens into the basement.
A butterfly stool by Sori Yanagi for Vitra sits in front of the triangular light well that opens into the basement.
The two modern structures that Kyu Sung designed, modeled here on both sides of the historic property, are named House I and House II, respectively.
The two modern structures that Kyu Sung designed, modeled here on both sides of the historic property, are named House I and House II, respectively.

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