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A narrow corridor between the bedroom-and-living area funnels air through the tiny house, serving as a passive cooling system.
A narrow corridor between the bedroom-and-living area funnels air through the tiny house, serving as a passive cooling system.
The overgrown backyard made way for a new patio for alfresco dining while leaving plenty of space on the lawn for the boys’ soccer games.
The overgrown backyard made way for a new patio for alfresco dining while leaving plenty of space on the lawn for the boys’ soccer games.
The house is oriented north-south, with the broad side of the structure facing east-west. This guarantees not only gorgeous views of the sunset, but also minimizes wind exposure.
The house is oriented north-south, with the broad side of the structure facing east-west. This guarantees not only gorgeous views of the sunset, but also minimizes wind exposure.
On the other side of the porch is the guest suite.
On the other side of the porch is the guest suite.
“The design for the house emerged from walking the property. We imagined that as we climbed up from the beach, we’d see little peeks of our home from behind the trees,” says Brad Horn, architect and resident.
“The design for the house emerged from walking the property. We imagined that as we climbed up from the beach, we’d see little peeks of our home from behind the trees,” says Brad Horn, architect and resident.
Water recirculates from a bench-level channel into a shallow pool bordered by succulents. Montalvo’s longtime landscape contractor Santiago Vasquez worked with her on the hardscaping.
Water recirculates from a bench-level channel into a shallow pool bordered by succulents. Montalvo’s longtime landscape contractor Santiago Vasquez worked with her on the hardscaping.
The designer collaborated with fabricator Danrich Welding to create the powder-coated aluminum panels that top the pergola; their irregular lines complement the drought-tolerant African, Mediterranean, and Australian plants she introduced.
The designer collaborated with fabricator Danrich Welding to create the powder-coated aluminum panels that top the pergola; their irregular lines complement the drought-tolerant African, Mediterranean, and Australian plants she introduced.
Landscape designer Lillian Montalvo swapped disparate plantings for a cohesive plan centered on a pergola. The elevated, covered deck acts like a less constricted gazebo with more air flow.
Landscape designer Lillian Montalvo swapped disparate plantings for a cohesive plan centered on a pergola. The elevated, covered deck acts like a less constricted gazebo with more air flow.
The homeowner inherited the 1.36 acres over 40 years ago and finally saved enough to hire Matteo Arnone and Pep Pons of Atelier Branco Arquitectura, who came recommended by a family friend. The initial project was slated to be a modest, 540-square-foot space to house his books to be built for $50,000—but through the client’s involvement, the scope expanded.
The homeowner inherited the 1.36 acres over 40 years ago and finally saved enough to hire Matteo Arnone and Pep Pons of Atelier Branco Arquitectura, who came recommended by a family friend. The initial project was slated to be a modest, 540-square-foot space to house his books to be built for $50,000—but through the client’s involvement, the scope expanded.
To ensure structural integrity, the architects designed the home’s living spaces to be perpendicular to the sloping topography, and the roofline to be in harmony with the ground level, canopy, and horizon.
To ensure structural integrity, the architects designed the home’s living spaces to be perpendicular to the sloping topography, and the roofline to be in harmony with the ground level, canopy, and horizon.
Built in 1894, Cornuelle’s main house was one of the oldest in Portland, Oregon’s Woodlawn neighborhood.
Built in 1894, Cornuelle’s main house was one of the oldest in Portland, Oregon’s Woodlawn neighborhood.
The outdoor shower is located right off the main balcony and living room.
The outdoor shower is located right off the main balcony and living room.
The second floor, which houses Mark’s office, has aluminum-framed windows on three sides and opens to a roof deck.
The second floor, which houses Mark’s office, has aluminum-framed windows on three sides and opens to a roof deck.
The master bedroom was raised and cantilevered so as not to disturb the mature oak tree roots. Boulders are used as steps to the lawn.
The master bedroom was raised and cantilevered so as not to disturb the mature oak tree roots. Boulders are used as steps to the lawn.
Located in the client’s hometown of Beechworth, the holiday retreat sits on a hill with beautiful valley views of the township below.
Located in the client’s hometown of Beechworth, the holiday retreat sits on a hill with beautiful valley views of the township below.
Set on an expansive 6,500-square-foot lot, the iconic structure also provides plenty of outdoor entertaining space in the rear of the property.
Set on an expansive 6,500-square-foot lot, the iconic structure also provides plenty of outdoor entertaining space in the rear of the property.
Designed in the early 1900s, the landmark Huron Substation was recently restored into a modernized venue area. Hosting everything from weddings and events, to film shoots and performances, the structure offers over 3,000 square feet of entertaining space.
Designed in the early 1900s, the landmark Huron Substation was recently restored into a modernized venue area. Hosting everything from weddings and events, to film shoots and performances, the structure offers over 3,000 square feet of entertaining space.
The two structures are connect with a smoked ash terrace with an integrated hot tub.
The two structures are connect with a smoked ash terrace with an integrated hot tub.

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