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Darby Outdoor

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The architects used cedar slats to enclose a steel-and-concrete staircase that leads to the master bedroom upstairs.
The architects used cedar slats to enclose a steel-and-concrete staircase that leads to the master bedroom upstairs.
A centuries-old blue oak stands near the intersection of the two wings of the house, which is clad in Alaskan yellow cedar. “We decided to split the house into two volumes to let in light and allow us to be more nimble with where we placed the structures.” Jess Field, the architect.
A centuries-old blue oak stands near the intersection of the two wings of the house, which is clad in Alaskan yellow cedar. “We decided to split the house into two volumes to let in light and allow us to be more nimble with where we placed the structures.” Jess Field, the architect.
Bloomberg windows and large sliders by LaCantina Doors bring ample light into the home.
Bloomberg windows and large sliders by LaCantina Doors bring ample light into the home.
The second pergola shades the entryway to one guest casita, extending the private outdoor living space.
The second pergola shades the entryway to one guest casita, extending the private outdoor living space.
Carlsson used the same materials and timber sizes indoors and out to maintain a unified character throughout the pavilion.
Carlsson used the same materials and timber sizes indoors and out to maintain a unified character throughout the pavilion.
Originally built with Douglas-fir, this pergola got an update in 2017. The homeowners decided to go with redwood to ensure durability, beauty, and strength.
Originally built with Douglas-fir, this pergola got an update in 2017. The homeowners decided to go with redwood to ensure durability, beauty, and strength.
Situated on a gentle slope, the tiny home features a gable roof, a rectangular silhouette, and an expansive wood deck that extends from the front facade.
Situated on a gentle slope, the tiny home features a gable roof, a rectangular silhouette, and an expansive wood deck that extends from the front facade.
The house is divided into three sections connected by a series of outdoor galleries. “When I walk from one room to another, I have to go outdoors and feel the weather and nature—rain, cold, and sun,” says Sævik. Instead of emphasizing the expansive panorama of oak, pine, and aspen trees, the house frames select views—a move inspired by Japanese design.
The house is divided into three sections connected by a series of outdoor galleries. “When I walk from one room to another, I have to go outdoors and feel the weather and nature—rain, cold, and sun,” says Sævik. Instead of emphasizing the expansive panorama of oak, pine, and aspen trees, the house frames select views—a move inspired by Japanese design.
The Douglas fir deck that extends from the front facade of one of the cabins features a sunken tub that lets users feel as if they're floating above the clouds while bathing.
The Douglas fir deck that extends from the front facade of one of the cabins features a sunken tub that lets users feel as if they're floating above the clouds while bathing.
The U-shaped floorplan wraps around a sunny central courtyard.
The U-shaped floorplan wraps around a sunny central courtyard.