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"I thought of the ladder like a party trick, because it can tuck into the corner,
"I thought of the ladder like a party trick, because it can tuck into the corner,
Ciera meticulously measured their skis and equipment so that everything would fit perfectly. The concrete flooring was the project's most expensive line item, at $19,519. The Mount Rainier print is by Caroline Clark, and the Eames rolling chair was purchased secondhand from Split-Level Modern.
Ciera meticulously measured their skis and equipment so that everything would fit perfectly. The concrete flooring was the project's most expensive line item, at $19,519. The Mount Rainier print is by Caroline Clark, and the Eames rolling chair was purchased secondhand from Split-Level Modern.
A well was added to the property.
A well was added to the property.
Much of the original furniture remains in the home, including wooden bookshelves set into concrete room dividers. “I find the way he resolved the corners with obtuse angles quite beautiful,” writes Maria. “He used the same detail for both the table and the bookcase. The photographers were drawn to the materials in addition to the form of the furnishings. “I love all the materials inside the house, especially those that were used by Riva to create the furniture,” says Francesco Paleari, who with Allegra Martin shot the apartment for the first time in decades for the book.
Much of the original furniture remains in the home, including wooden bookshelves set into concrete room dividers. “I find the way he resolved the corners with obtuse angles quite beautiful,” writes Maria. “He used the same detail for both the table and the bookcase. The photographers were drawn to the materials in addition to the form of the furnishings. “I love all the materials inside the house, especially those that were used by Riva to create the furniture,” says Francesco Paleari, who with Allegra Martin shot the apartment for the first time in decades for the book.
In the bathroom, the vanity base is an early 20th century English two-drawer side table and the storage is provided by a rustic brown-painted bucket bench shelf circa 1930.
In the bathroom, the vanity base is an early 20th century English two-drawer side table and the storage is provided by a rustic brown-painted bucket bench shelf circa 1930.
The oak chosen for the cabinetry was “one of those balancing elements between the original wood structure and the ceiling,” says lead interior designer Tina Schnabel.
The oak chosen for the cabinetry was “one of those balancing elements between the original wood structure and the ceiling,” says lead interior designer Tina Schnabel.
Custom oak cabinetry in the kitchenette was given a modern treatment to balance the more rustic elements in the setting, like the ceiling and antique table-turned-kitchen island. The faucet is by Kingston Brass.
Custom oak cabinetry in the kitchenette was given a modern treatment to balance the more rustic elements in the setting, like the ceiling and antique table-turned-kitchen island. The faucet is by Kingston Brass.
The home contains four bedrooms, each with their own en suite bath.
The home contains four bedrooms, each with their own en suite bath.
Inside all Mongolian gers, there are two <i>bagana </i>(central pillars) that help stabilize the structure. In Nergui and Tsegmed’s ger, the stove between the bagana distributes heat evenly throughout the structure; its chimney peeks through the roof.
bagana
The front door of a Mongolian ger always faces south to maximize sunlight and let in warmth.
The front door of a Mongolian ger always faces south to maximize sunlight and let in warmth.
Outside, a contemporary rain chain from Seo is anchored by a stone wrapped in metal rope. “We thought the large stone was a nice organic touch to complement the stainless-steel chain,” says Dominick.
Outside, a contemporary rain chain from Seo is anchored by a stone wrapped in metal rope. “We thought the large stone was a nice organic touch to complement the stainless-steel chain,” says Dominick.
The pendant in the bedroom is by Isamu Noguchi, and the duvet was made by a friend of Aa-ron’s, artist Ellen Rutt. Another painting by Aaron hangs beside the bed.
The pendant in the bedroom is by Isamu Noguchi, and the duvet was made by a friend of Aa-ron’s, artist Ellen Rutt. Another painting by Aaron hangs beside the bed.
Aaron guesses the appliances, sink, and window in the kitchen are original. Aaron and Prescott worked together to update the counters and fashion new cabinetry from scraps lying around the property. The ceramic bowls are by Andrea Zittel.
Aaron guesses the appliances, sink, and window in the kitchen are original. Aaron and Prescott worked together to update the counters and fashion new cabinetry from scraps lying around the property. The ceramic bowls are by Andrea Zittel.
Parts of the eave were repaired with secondhand cedar planks that were weatherproofed via <i>yakisugi</i>.
yakisugi
He DIY’d the studio structure with friends, and, as with the cabin’s eaves, charred the exterior “to weatherproof it and for the aesthetic,” he says. Two sets of sliders bring natural light into the studio, while a circular window matches the ones he added to the cabin.
He DIY’d the studio structure with friends, and, as with the cabin’s eaves, charred the exterior “to weatherproof it and for the aesthetic,” he says. Two sets of sliders bring natural light into the studio, while a circular window matches the ones he added to the cabin.

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