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Each of the three smaller cabins has a full kitchen.

The family dog, Bruno, "loves to nap by the fireplace,

Northcote House by Mitsuori Architects / kitchen

While updated, the kitchen maintains its connection to its mid-century roots through pops of color used against a mostly neutral background.

Just outside the apartment is a circular courtyard area. Lekien moved the kitchen from the rear of the apartment to the front so that it runs along the curved wall and connects to the outdoors.

The custom brick fireplace was designed as one piece, with no separate materials for the mantle or the foreground bench.

Beside a simple but spacious kitchen, the living area is meant to be warm and casual.