Cottage

The bed area in the Maisie structure, which is located in the New York area.

The facade of the three-bedroom house sports a series of extruded pine boxes, which create sheltered spaces that stand up to the area’s fluctuating weather. The owners, Isaac Pineus and Andrew Duncanson, spend summers here with their twin sons.

Bancroft Residence Floor Plan A Guesthouse B Patio C Master Bathroom D Master Bedroom E Living Room F Dining Room G Kitchen H Entrance I Bedroom J Bathroom K Library L Motor Court

What are some places the children's and parents' needs dovetail in the design? There was a lot of concern about minimizing clutter. There's acres of cabinetry to put things away. I think that helps to keep the kids calm. Clutter is really hard on autistic kids. Being able to keep things clean seems to really help. This place had to be user-friendly for the kids, parents, and tutors.

You'd never designed for special needs children before the Bancroft residence, how did you interpret the clients' needs? Jack Hawkins, architect: I would like to say I did tons of research, but I didn't. I went with the parents' lead. I took most of my design cues from them. They're the immediate caregivers, they know their children and about autism. They did all the research and told me what was important.

The entrance introduces the home’s main materials: steel, glass, wood, and concrete.

A piece by John Belingheri hangs in the living room of the Bancroft family’s home, which is centered by an Antonio Citterio sofa and Robert Marinelli tables.

The exterior of the Popadich residence is modeled after boat storage sheds, while the interior is outfitted with industrial concrete and ply.

A window seat provides a place to relax post-sauna.

The home comprises three structures: a main house, a garage, and a studio for resident Elina Försti, an artist. Local spruce cladding, metal standing-seam roofs, and aluminum frames mean the entire complex is recyclable. “Right now, it all looks very polished, but in the future it will develop a nice patina,” Lassila says.

Elina works beneath a series of skylights and LED spots from Zumtobel in her studio. <span style=

Renders of the renovation

Renders of the renovation

Renders of the renovation

Renders of the renovation

A rear deck is nestled behind the central cabin, flanked by the sleeping quarters. Inside, the dining table sits beneath a single hanging lamp.