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Architect João Completo used a limited material palette in the house he designed for his parents, a choice he appreciates in many homes featured in Dwell. Birch plywood and concrete are featured throughout. “The language is very coherent in every space, which gives it a sense of fluidity,” Completo says. “It feels a bit bigger than it is because the materials are the same everywhere.”

The box-like wooden structure contains pit-like spaces that dip below the raised foundation level.

Floor plan of Windhaven by Hoyles Architecture

Birch cabinetry and Dekton countertops keep the kitchen minimal, which was a request from the owners to keep attention on the views.

"In the more rural areas of Newfoundland, it's rare to have such a contemporary build,

Dining Area

Additional built-in storage and enlarged closets appear throughout the renovation.

Sheila and Steve hired designer Tracey Gallacher to update their 1,500-square-foot home in Silver Lake. Built in 1952, the house has

A suite of pieces by Abigail Turin, including the bed, desk, and shelving, unifies the bedroom’s design.

Once a two-car garage, Antonio's expanded studio is now a light-filled space connected to the ADU.

Antonio designed the console table using a zebrawood plank that once adorned the fireplace, which was removed during the renovation. In the dining area beyond, pendants by Torbjörn Vejvi hang above the Kayu teak table from Design within Reach.

Ceramic pendants by Courtney Duncan and a yellow sculpture by Antonio join a Hay sectional in the living room. Antonio crafted the stained glass panel at left.