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Floor plan of Red Hook Townhouse Renovation by Opa Architecture

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Floor Plan of Passive House in Cerros de Madrid by Slow Studio

The home consists of three cottage-inspired forms that are connected by a more contemporary, flat-roofed central structure. “One of the main challenges was how to bring the competing aesthetics the clients desired—they sought a simple, historical vernacular architecture with a more contemporary aesthetic,” says architect Matthew Erickson.

The sections of flat roof were economical to build, which allowed the use of high-quality wood shingles on the pitched roofs. Stone piers support the south-side trellis, emphasizing the home’s rustic inspiration.

The light-filled living room features a Kasota limestone fireplace. The slab stones were “fleuri” cut across the grain for a swirl effect, then sandblasted to age.

Over 1,700 square feet of steel decking wraps around the elevated home.

Scala Studio refinished the exterior of the bedroom structure with concrete.

The concrete wall behind the porch provides a backdrop for the wood stove and privacy from the road.

Architect: Augustus Mino + Robert Fitzpatrick, Location: Chappaqua, New York