The office’s exterior is outfitted in corrugated metal siding provided by Ryan’s grandfather.
The office’s exterior is outfitted in corrugated metal siding provided by Ryan’s grandfather.
The landscaped yard with multiple “living areas” provides outdoor relief, made possible by the Napa Valley climate.
The landscaped yard with multiple “living areas” provides outdoor relief, made possible by the Napa Valley climate.
Concrete steps lead to the spacious 'green' roof, where striking countryside views await.
Concrete steps lead to the spacious 'green' roof, where striking countryside views await.
Cast Architecture started a renovation on this property at the start of 2020, and finished a year later.
Cast Architecture started a renovation on this property at the start of 2020, and finished a year later.
Architects Bertil Harström and Johan Kauppi conceived of the idea for the Arctic Bath hotel in Swedish Lapland.
Architects Bertil Harström and Johan Kauppi conceived of the idea for the Arctic Bath hotel in Swedish Lapland.
Arctic Bath’s logjam-like design takes inspiration from the old practice of transporting felled trees by river. The rounded structure floats on Sweden’s Lule River during summer and freezes into its surface in winter.
Arctic Bath’s logjam-like design takes inspiration from the old practice of transporting felled trees by river. The rounded structure floats on Sweden’s Lule River during summer and freezes into its surface in winter.
The hotel comprises six floating bungalows and six larger land cabins elevated on stilts.
The hotel comprises six floating bungalows and six larger land cabins elevated on stilts.
Bedside lamps in the floating bungalows evoke the main building’s logjam-inspired design.
Bedside lamps in the floating bungalows evoke the main building’s logjam-inspired design.
The circular main building has an open-air plunge pool at its center.
The circular main building has an open-air plunge pool at its center.
Bromic’s Platinum Electric heater features a fully-enclosed heater body and is made of durable stainless steel that can withstand the elements, paired with a slim form that echoes the heating used in the lounge and dining areas.
Bromic’s Platinum Electric heater features a fully-enclosed heater body and is made of durable stainless steel that can withstand the elements, paired with a slim form that echoes the heating used in the lounge and dining areas.
The 75-square-foot grilling zone is open to the elements, and so a different approach to heating was needed. The Bromic Platinum Electric heater was chosen for its durability.
The 75-square-foot grilling zone is open to the elements, and so a different approach to heating was needed. The Bromic Platinum Electric heater was chosen for its durability.
The new outdoor space is divided into two distinct zones: a 75-square-foot grilling zone and an 225-square-foot lounge and dining zone. The lounge area is heated using the Tungsten range, while the grill area utilizes a Platinum Electric heater.
The new outdoor space is divided into two distinct zones: a 75-square-foot grilling zone and an 225-square-foot lounge and dining zone. The lounge area is heated using the Tungsten range, while the grill area utilizes a Platinum Electric heater.
Bromic Heating units can be powered by a variety of fuel sources, including propane and natural gas, and electricity. For this project, the clients’ chose to incorporate electric heaters over alternative fuel types.
Bromic Heating units can be powered by a variety of fuel sources, including propane and natural gas, and electricity. For this project, the clients’ chose to incorporate electric heaters over alternative fuel types.
The 225-square-foot lounge and dining zone also includes a covered spa area that can be enjoyed through the elements. The black finish of the wall-mounted Bromic heaters echoes the black architectural elements found inside and out, creating visual harmony between functional and aesthetic features.
The 225-square-foot lounge and dining zone also includes a covered spa area that can be enjoyed through the elements. The black finish of the wall-mounted Bromic heaters echoes the black architectural elements found inside and out, creating visual harmony between functional and aesthetic features.
The matte black finish and slim design of the Bromic Tungsten wall-mounted heaters read seamlessly as a part of the architecture. While the sculptural fire pit by Modeno offers a space to gather around and is a symbol of warmth, it’s the radiant heat fro
The matte black finish and slim design of the Bromic Tungsten wall-mounted heaters read seamlessly as a part of the architecture. While the sculptural fire pit by Modeno offers a space to gather around and is a symbol of warmth, it’s the radiant heat fro
This summer, I built a year-round outdoor shower that’s situated paces from my bedroom door.
This summer, I built a year-round outdoor shower that’s situated paces from my bedroom door.
My first instinct was to build a deck off the stairs that lead to my bedroom, creating a platform that could host a shower.
My first instinct was to build a deck off the stairs that lead to my bedroom, creating a platform that could host a shower.
The single-valve fixture delivers water at the temperature we set it to on the tankless heater. The backstop, which has a sealant, will silver with time, and the copper will patina, too. The shower will feel more and more private as the hedges continue to grow in.
The single-valve fixture delivers water at the temperature we set it to on the tankless heater. The backstop, which has a sealant, will silver with time, and the copper will patina, too. The shower will feel more and more private as the hedges continue to grow in.

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