The home’s brick facade balances solidity with openness, framing lush gardens and the natural slopes of Paraty’s Costa Verde.
The house sits in St. Nicholas Historic District, also known Striver’s Row, which is considered a prime example of 19th-century New York architecture.
While the exterior of Casa Dosmurs protects the family’s privacy, the interior is free-flowing and fluid. “We want to share all our moments together,” says Benjamín.
The stretch of Winter Haven where the Gene Leedy House and other Craney Spec Houses sit was listed on the National Register in 2019 and is known colloquially as “Leedy Land.”
The Adelaide swivel chairs at one end are by Henrik Pedersen for BoConcept.
Henry Goodwin, the team used the bold gesture of the void to
Floor plan of The Sutor/Wood Residence by Pietro Belluschi, restored by Anthony Belluschi
“If the house had a wood frame, we wouldn’t have been able to get such open windows.”—Michael Epstein, architect
A narrow corridor connects the three volumes, with shelving for Edna’s books and art collection and large picture windows overlooking the patios.
a table by local workshop Chuch Estudio and Harry Bertoia side chairs.
Chairs from Dietiker surround an expandable table from Kave Home.
Aerial View of La Musa located on the pacific coast of Nicaragua
The house is partially off-grid, with all water collected on site and all sewage treated and disposed of on site.
The formal dining area effortlessly connects to the exterior patio.
Blaine Architects capped the front addition to this Eichler home with a shed roof that mimics the slope of traditional Eichlers, but slants in the opposite direction to make it distinct. The wood screen is made from Accoya.
Floor Plan of Stealth House by Specht Novak Architects