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With the Marvin Awaken Skylight, all four sides open for faster and more efficient air circulation. It is the first smart skylight to offer built-in, tunable lighting that mimics the ideal color temperature of natural light—providing the right light at the right time.

In addition to opening the room to panoramic views, the Skycove serves as an intimate nook for rest and relaxation.

“It was great to work from the plans of someone who was a part of the history of architecture,” says Drapszo.

In keeping with Viks’s design, the living room remains on the second floor. A bright yellow artwork by Ken’ichiro Taniguchi complements the Bend Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia. The Random pendant lights are by Bertjan Pot for Moooi, the Yo-Yo coffee table is by Emanuele Zenere, and the Maltino Rug is by Linie Design. The hardwood flooring is from the Admiration line by Mirage.

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Within 960 square feet, the H03 by Honomobo offers a generous primary bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a second bedroom and bathroom, and an open kitchen/dining/living space.

The mirrored wall bounches light around the room and makes it seem larger. Unlacquered brass plumbing fixtures feel appropriate for the house.

The kitchen and dining area share the parlor level. The stair runs behind the blue core and the kitchen appliances are tucked into it. Priscilla finds the kitchen more efficient than her prior, much larger kitchen. "It's amazing how little you need,

In his writing geared toward builders, A. Quincy Jones encouraged using large panes of glass and sliding doors to bridge the exterior and interior. Here, Nick Roberts puts the philosophy to good use for a weekend barbecue.

In addition to housing storage, the staircase also hides pet food bowls.

“We refaced some of the kitchen cabinets and altered the staircase a little bit,” Miller says. The new staircase features a design that accommodates storage for a microwave and pantry items. A warm wood dining table by Matthew Hilton and Profile chairs from Design Within Reach stand out against the white walls and pale flooring.

In a renovated Tribeca loft, Eames shell chairs surround a Saarinen Tulip table from Knoll. The Line console is from Design Within Reach and the pendant light is Louis Poulsen's Snowball. While architect Matthew Miller of New York firm StudioLAB gutted the space, some of the original details—like the windows—remain. The rug is from ABC Home.

With an expansive product library driven by clients, Connect Homes offers multiple standard housing models that can be personalized, depending on one’s preferences. “Our company was founded on the idea of turning the home into a modern smart product,” states Levy. “We really do have models for just about any site and any need.”

“Design really has two elements: there is an artistic element and an analytical element. I prefer to work with the latter, which I see as a finite sandbox of constraints,” explains Levy. “At its core, modular construction is just that—working with module size and module seam constraints to figure out the most amazing solution possible. To me, success isn’t measured by the one beautiful solution. It's measured by the process of developing 99 potential solutions that didn’t work out on the way to getting to the one.”

Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors can be added to any model, presenting seamless indoor/outdoor living.

“We use a steel moment frame in our modules, meaning none of our walls are load bearing,” explains Levy. “We can move windows and doors around to really tune the house to the site. If clients need privacy on one side, we can limit the windows. If there is an amazing view on one side, we can have a wall of windows and doors to open up to it.”

“Providing people a home they love in a place they love is the most gratifying part of being an architect and a founder.”

The table is by Silvio Rohrmoser and the pendants are by Catellani&Smith.