Collection by Jeremy Maciak
The home is divided into different zones that are clearly represented in the built form. The ground floor is open, public and noisy; the first floor houses more private rooms for guests and children; and the new mansard roof extension has a
The home is divided into different zones that are clearly represented in the built form. The ground floor is open, public and noisy; the first floor houses more private rooms for guests and children; and the new mansard roof extension has a
Ludwig Godefroy designed this refuge in Marquesa, Mexico, to feel like both a protect shelter without losing the romance of a secluded cabin.
Ludwig Godefroy designed this refuge in Marquesa, Mexico, to feel like both a protect shelter without losing the romance of a secluded cabin.
Curt G., 15, Seattle, Washington, 1983.
Curt G., 15, Seattle, Washington, 1983.
Floor plan of Casa Narra by NODO Arquitectura + Naturaleza
Floor plan of Casa Narra by NODO Arquitectura + Naturaleza
“The curved shower is something I’d seen in Australia while camping—there were these cylinders outfitted with showers, all outdoors,” says Facundo. “Slowly I’m becoming friendlier with curves—I never used to do curves.”
“The curved shower is something I’d seen in Australia while camping—there were these cylinders outfitted with showers, all outdoors,” says Facundo. “Slowly I’m becoming friendlier with curves—I never used to do curves.”
There’s a soaking tub and a curvaceous shower in the hallway bathroom, which the couple use to rinse off after the beach.
There’s a soaking tub and a curvaceous shower in the hallway bathroom, which the couple use to rinse off after the beach.
In the primary bedroom, Facundo hand-molded the microcement headboard, which has two niches that can be used as nightstands.
In the primary bedroom, Facundo hand-molded the microcement headboard, which has two niches that can be used as nightstands.
Details of the kitchen cabinets, with Hisense appliances that Facundo purchased in Australia.
Details of the kitchen cabinets, with Hisense appliances that Facundo purchased in Australia.
These three-legged timber stools are from Life Interiors, an Australian company where Ochoa bought most of the furniture. The island has a white Dekton countertop.
These three-legged timber stools are from Life Interiors, an Australian company where Ochoa bought most of the furniture. The island has a white Dekton countertop.
“I used leftover lapacho from the outdoor deck to make the handles for the kitchen cabinets with a hand router,” says Facundo. The cabinets themselves are made of MDF, with a finish he chose to match the lapacho wood.
“I used leftover lapacho from the outdoor deck to make the handles for the kitchen cabinets with a hand router,” says Facundo. The cabinets themselves are made of MDF, with a finish he chose to match the lapacho wood.
Facundo adds some logs to the standalone fireplace. The microcement niche below it is something he designed “on the fly” during the seven-month construction.
Facundo adds some logs to the standalone fireplace. The microcement niche below it is something he designed “on the fly” during the seven-month construction.
The table and chairs are from Life Interiors, an Australian furniture company. Facundo built a niche that perfectly fits the room’s air-conditioning unit, and doubles as a display.
The table and chairs are from Life Interiors, an Australian furniture company. Facundo built a niche that perfectly fits the room’s air-conditioning unit, and doubles as a display.
A wide view of the common space, with an open kitchen, a dining table, and a living area with forest views. Ochoa imported most of the furniture from Australia, where he lived for six years. The interior floors are made of engineered oak.
A wide view of the common space, with an open kitchen, a dining table, and a living area with forest views. Ochoa imported most of the furniture from Australia, where he lived for six years. The interior floors are made of engineered oak.
Most homes in the area have woodburning <i>parrillas</i> to make <i>asados</i>, or barbecues. Ochoa designed his own to be open on both sides, which provides extra heat to the patio during colder days. The deck is made of lapacho, and the ceilings are covered in straw. “It has a Japanese style, and also a beachy style,” says Ochoa.
parrillas
Eric built a custom bookshelf for one side of the room, using the salvaged kitchen cabinets for the base and adding an arched detail that extends across the ceiling.
Eric built a custom bookshelf for one side of the room, using the salvaged kitchen cabinets for the base and adding an arched detail that extends across the ceiling.

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