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"We contrasted the linearity of the etched granite by curving the island edges and introducing fridge panels with hand-carved pulls,

An oversized skylight illuminates the kitchen throughout the day.

The kitchen features Vermont verde granite that has a bespoke pattern etched into it. Walnut cabinetry is contrasted with white paneling on either side.

The original brise-soleil on the front facade was kept but repaired.

"It's simple, yet it's expressive,” Scardulla says. “We don't like excesses. We don't like when you enter a space, and everything is immediately declared, everything is clear. We like discovery and complexity. That's why we love that you get there and you get to the door, and you have one perception, then you enter and get another, step down, and have a new perception, and so on. You take the bed down and get a new perception again."

Exposed laminated strand lumber (LSL) joists and painted brackets introduce texture and color while keeping material costs down.