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East Valverde

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A half wall with a fireplace by Kalfire creates division within the space.
A half wall with a fireplace by Kalfire creates division within the space.
In the Philadelphia suburbs, this 1957 home by Carlos Joseph Alvaré has 10-foot walls of glass, exposed Douglas fir beams, fieldstone facades, and a lush, Japanese-inspired garden.
In the Philadelphia suburbs, this 1957 home by Carlos Joseph Alvaré has 10-foot walls of glass, exposed Douglas fir beams, fieldstone facades, and a lush, Japanese-inspired garden.
A sound system from Bang & Olufsen fills the open-plan interior with music.
A sound system from Bang & Olufsen fills the open-plan interior with music.
Topped with a crow’s nest and decked out with wooden built-ins, the Lumiere House is on the market for the first time since it was built in 1972.
Topped with a crow’s nest and decked out with wooden built-ins, the Lumiere House is on the market for the first time since it was built in 1972.
The exposed rafters were carried into the exterior areas, including the covered patio.
The exposed rafters were carried into the exterior areas, including the covered patio.
Windows frames the architect’s built-in desk, which overlooks the water. In the corner, a cast iron wood stove provides heat on dreary days. And opposite the workstation, there’s a single bunk that folds down from the wall. It also doubles as a couch when the family wants to use the space for backyard hang outs.
Windows frames the architect’s built-in desk, which overlooks the water. In the corner, a cast iron wood stove provides heat on dreary days. And opposite the workstation, there’s a single bunk that folds down from the wall. It also doubles as a couch when the family wants to use the space for backyard hang outs.
On Bainbridge Island, Jim and Hannah Cutler created a cabin for reading and working. Sited just steps from the main house, it’s a welcoming retreat that the father and daughter share.
On Bainbridge Island, Jim and Hannah Cutler created a cabin for reading and working. Sited just steps from the main house, it’s a welcoming retreat that the father and daughter share.
Opposite Jim’s workstation, the modest interior accommodates a single bunk—Hannah’s preferred reading perch.
Opposite Jim’s workstation, the modest interior accommodates a single bunk—Hannah’s preferred reading perch.
While the space is heavily insulated, with strong solar gain, a cast-iron stove from Salamander Stoves provides extra warmth on cool days.
While the space is heavily insulated, with strong solar gain, a cast-iron stove from Salamander Stoves provides extra warmth on cool days.
The workstation and the cabinets are by Korben Mathis Woodworking; the desk lamp is from TaoTronics.
The workstation and the cabinets are by Korben Mathis Woodworking; the desk lamp is from TaoTronics.
Erecting a modern cabin where a tool shed once stood became a family exercise for architect Jim Cutler and his daughter, Hannah, who worked with him on the design and build.
Erecting a modern cabin where a tool shed once stood became a family exercise for architect Jim Cutler and his daughter, Hannah, who worked with him on the design and build.
Together with timber cladding and insulated with hemp inside wood fibre panels, 'green' exterior walls and a sedum roof promote breathability of the structure.
Together with timber cladding and insulated with hemp inside wood fibre panels, 'green' exterior walls and a sedum roof promote breathability of the structure.
More living areas wrap around the home, tracing the garden's perimeter. Here, glass doors swing open to a view of the stand-alone studio just steps away from the main structure.
More living areas wrap around the home, tracing the garden's perimeter. Here, glass doors swing open to a view of the stand-alone studio just steps away from the main structure.
The single level home is located off the road, nestled amongst the natural landscape and a lush garden that includes several rare species.
The single level home is located off the road, nestled amongst the natural landscape and a lush garden that includes several rare species.
"The owner wanted the front door to match the same yellow of Caterpillar, the heavy machinery company,
"The owner wanted the front door to match the same yellow of Caterpillar, the heavy machinery company,

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