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Angelika and Scot Whitham tapped their son Todd McMillan and his wife Kristen, both principals of the firm Ben Homes, to build a retirement home on their property near the Muskoka River in Ontario, Canada.
Angelika and Scot Whitham tapped their son Todd McMillan and his wife Kristen, both principals of the firm Ben Homes, to build a retirement home on their property near the Muskoka River in Ontario, Canada.
Jikkō-in is a small temple near the Sanzen-in Temple in Ōhara, Kyoto. The peaceful grounds include the Keishin-en Garden, which was designed to incorporate "borrowed scenery" from the mountains across the valley.
Jikkō-in is a small temple near the Sanzen-in Temple in Ōhara, Kyoto. The peaceful grounds include the Keishin-en Garden, which was designed to incorporate "borrowed scenery" from the mountains across the valley.
Japanese practice Kengo Kuma and Associates teamed up with Suteki America to build the Suteki House for the 2017 NW Natural Street of Dreams residential construction showcase in Oregon. The home "envisions a new mode of suburban living by combining Japanese spatial principles and a nature-based, American way of life," according to the architects.
Japanese practice Kengo Kuma and Associates teamed up with Suteki America to build the Suteki House for the 2017 NW Natural Street of Dreams residential construction showcase in Oregon. The home "envisions a new mode of suburban living by combining Japanese spatial principles and a nature-based, American way of life," according to the architects.
The panels come together in a grid pattern to create a weather- and fire-resistant “skin” for the home.
The panels come together in a grid pattern to create a weather- and fire-resistant “skin” for the home.
Marcel Breuer's 1959 Hooper House II was featured in Dwell’s December/January 2009 issue. It’s a textbook example of Breuer’s classic “binuclear” house, a division of the home into spaces for adults and children. One of Breuer’s binuclear houses was featured in the Museum of Modern Art’s “House in Garden” exhibition series, which introduced modern living to the American audience.
Marcel Breuer's 1959 Hooper House II was featured in Dwell’s December/January 2009 issue. It’s a textbook example of Breuer’s classic “binuclear” house, a division of the home into spaces for adults and children. One of Breuer’s binuclear houses was featured in the Museum of Modern Art’s “House in Garden” exhibition series, which introduced modern living to the American audience.
The large overhangs provide year-round comfort while adding a strong architectural element to the simple massing.
The large overhangs provide year-round comfort while adding a strong architectural element to the simple massing.
Located on a quarter-acre site in Amagansett, the house is closely bordered by neighbors but screened by mature landscaping.
Located on a quarter-acre site in Amagansett, the house is closely bordered by neighbors but screened by mature landscaping.
Architect Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig envisioned the home slowly disappearing into its landscaped setting, amidst trees and folliage.
Architect Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig envisioned the home slowly disappearing into its landscaped setting, amidst trees and folliage.
In addition to using the house as a weekend and vacation residence, the sisters also rent it out. The presence of the 'hinge' corridor allows it either to be rented as one or two units.
In addition to using the house as a weekend and vacation residence, the sisters also rent it out. The presence of the 'hinge' corridor allows it either to be rented as one or two units.
The third-level balcony is planted with vines that will gradually grow and cascade over the home’s facade.
The third-level balcony is planted with vines that will gradually grow and cascade over the home’s facade.
The home’s smaller cabin—the “boathouse” seen at right—is a flex space with office/bedroom, kitchenette, wine cellar, watercraft storage, and outdoor shower. The structure borrows its form from the idea of an upturned boat, and a descending “canyon walkway” connects the cabin with the main house.
The home’s smaller cabin—the “boathouse” seen at right—is a flex space with office/bedroom, kitchenette, wine cellar, watercraft storage, and outdoor shower. The structure borrows its form from the idea of an upturned boat, and a descending “canyon walkway” connects the cabin with the main house.
New window units were swapped in to the old openings to reduce the visual clutter of mullions.
New window units were swapped in to the old openings to reduce the visual clutter of mullions.
In 2020, Isabel and David Yahng bought their Portland house, which was originally designed by architect Saul Zaik in 1963.
In 2020, Isabel and David Yahng bought their Portland house, which was originally designed by architect Saul Zaik in 1963.
At one end of the house is the primary bedroom, which enjoys floor-to-ceiling glass views and its own porch.
At one end of the house is the primary bedroom, which enjoys floor-to-ceiling glass views and its own porch.
At one end of the house, the home's glass-ensconced great room extends over the hillside, anchored by a steel-reinforced concrete chimney.
At one end of the house, the home's glass-ensconced great room extends over the hillside, anchored by a steel-reinforced concrete chimney.

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