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The extension is tucked into the bank of the hill to the rear, but at the same time extends out slightly further from the original house. This positioning combined with generous glazing offers access to the long view across the landscape.
The extension is tucked into the bank of the hill to the rear, but at the same time extends out slightly further from the original house. This positioning combined with generous glazing offers access to the long view across the landscape.
Upon install, the visual effect of the shou sugi ban could be fully appreciated. “Its black and charcoal texture was much richer than black stained cedar, and was both matte and silvery under various lighting conditions,” says Hale. “Its charred surface also lends a softness to the form of the building.”
Upon install, the visual effect of the shou sugi ban could be fully appreciated. “Its black and charcoal texture was much richer than black stained cedar, and was both matte and silvery under various lighting conditions,” says Hale. “Its charred surface also lends a softness to the form of the building.”
Greg Knapp and Robyn Traynor worked with architect Peter Braithwaite to design a nature retreat for their family on a slice of Canadian wilderness. It has two shed-roofed structures joined by a boardwalk elevated above a preexisting walking path on the couple’s land.
Greg Knapp and Robyn Traynor worked with architect Peter Braithwaite to design a nature retreat for their family on a slice of Canadian wilderness. It has two shed-roofed structures joined by a boardwalk elevated above a preexisting walking path on the couple’s land.
The firm envisioned the pool as a spot where water floods the stone, "almost in a way of a pond remaining after the turning tides."
The firm envisioned the pool as a spot where water floods the stone, "almost in a way of a pond remaining after the turning tides."
Norske Mikrohus’s latest project, Rast, is a 174-square-foot-home that promises to get you closer to nature.
Norske Mikrohus’s latest project, Rast, is a 174-square-foot-home that promises to get you closer to nature.
Whether it’s cross-country skiing in the winter or trail running in the summer, the 330-foot home’s minimalist design encourages Catherine to be outside in the surrounding landscape throughout the year.
Whether it’s cross-country skiing in the winter or trail running in the summer, the 330-foot home’s minimalist design encourages Catherine to be outside in the surrounding landscape throughout the year.
The proximity of the kitchen island, which seats four, makes it easy for the couple to serve dishes fresh from the stove.
The proximity of the kitchen island, which seats four, makes it easy for the couple to serve dishes fresh from the stove.
The guest room is part of the addition off the kitchen, and can act as an ADU when necessary.
The guest room is part of the addition off the kitchen, and can act as an ADU when necessary.
The couple laid the patio with concrete pavers in a randomized pattern. The gaps between the commercial-grade pavers are filled with decomposed granite.
The couple laid the patio with concrete pavers in a randomized pattern. The gaps between the commercial-grade pavers are filled with decomposed granite.
By removing walls, inserting new windows, and utilizing a lighter color palette, this historic home has been treated to a modern new look.
By removing walls, inserting new windows, and utilizing a lighter color palette, this historic home has been treated to a modern new look.
The kitchen opens up to a covered courtyard, which features a fireplace that transforms the semi-outdoor space into a cozy living area year round. This courtyard connects to the covered deck, from which the bedrooms can be accessed.
The kitchen opens up to a covered courtyard, which features a fireplace that transforms the semi-outdoor space into a cozy living area year round. This courtyard connects to the covered deck, from which the bedrooms can be accessed.
A screen divides an entry porch from the first of several private courtyards and outdoor areas. The home is clad in ebony-stained cedar siding, which contrasts with mahogany casework.
A screen divides an entry porch from the first of several private courtyards and outdoor areas. The home is clad in ebony-stained cedar siding, which contrasts with mahogany casework.
Woods & Water northwest view
Woods & Water northwest view
Thick custom casework surrounds a set of solid mahogany lift-and-slide pocket doors.
Thick custom casework surrounds a set of solid mahogany lift-and-slide pocket doors.

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