Divers

Dining, kitchen and living room with wood structural strips ceiling

The goal was to create a design language of wooden slats, panels, and battens for a cohesive design thread throughout—even in utilitarian rooms, such as the mudroom. “No matter where you are in the house, this language is apparent,” says architect Ian Starling.

Delta Shelter’s steel exterior makes the structure fire resistant, and raised steel beams protect the cabin from potential damage from the 100-year-old riverside floodplain on which it was built.

Two sizable storage drawers pull out from beneath the built-in daybed in the living area.

The bath and a secondary sleeping area, equipped with bunk beds, are arranged at one end of the open-plan kitchen area.

Second floor hallway with vaulted ceiling and skylights

The kitchen was completely remade with custom cabinetry and counters. "We weren't really sure what we wanted in the kitchen, so my dad had an idea to build us a kitchen out of cardboard with an island and everything. Aaron and I are visual people so we needed to see it at scale to decide,

The black trend from the main house continues in a guesthouse/studio and garage with a Rais woodburning stove. Simple plywood furniture and built-ins keep the space feeling efficient and functional for whoever may be visiting.

The architects renovated and added multiple structures. A “spa shed” by the pool has a hot tub, an outdoor shower, and a sauna.

That aesthetic continues upstairs in the two guest suites with minimalist, built-in beds. In one, a Wavy lamp from Wooj adds a touch of playfulness.

In the television room, a Shogun floor lamp by Mario Botta stands over a vintage Artek stool. “A lot of the art and stuff are things we had before,” says Rafael, “but they didn’t have a home.”

The Elémentaire armchairs are by Jean Nouvel for Ligne Roset, and the red lamp is by Andrée Putman