Details Craftsmanship

“Most spaces, you’re looking outside. I love pretty much every angle,” said Sara. “The views created are of the property, the trees and nature. It’s really neat to see the outdoor environment change when you’re inside this house. You can see the leaves, whether they’re green or it’s fall or they’re completely gone because it’s winter.”

Completed in May 2018, the Crossfield Street House is the residence of architect Jonathan Pile, his wife Katherine, and their five-year-old son.

A calming vibe is immediately instilled at the entry.

“I eschewed trim and embraced clean lines to open the space and make the windows feel like light installations instead of picture frames,

Berg likes the efficiency of built-in storage to free up floor space, such as with this wall-mounted credenza with a curved detail. “I tend to think of boats when I design a house,” says Berg.

The en-suite is lined with storage. Here, the cabinets, made by Alessia and her partner, follow the line of the ceiling. An internal window looks into the stairwell and connects the spaces.

The bedroom feels like an airy cove, surrounded by storage.

Steps up to the bed platform hold storage.

The built ins are slightly angled to create visual variation and enhance the storage capacity.

The bench used for reading, watching tv, and putting shoes on before heading out the door opens to hold storage within.