Vitra’s Anagram, releasing in September, takes an R&D approach to modularity—simple hooks, a light frame—and applies it to a subtle midcentury modern design.
The bathroom was enlivened with a wall of hexagonal blue Pratt & Larson tile.
Now, an eight-foot sliding door brings light into the kitchen and enables fluid movement between inside and out. The wider steps can serve as seats during a party, and they make for a graceful transition to the yard.
Along Victoria’s Surf Coast, a minimalist timber dwellingcombines Scandinavian charm with the laid-back vibes of a New Zealand bach.
A look back towards the stairwell and entry. The wood ceiling adds warmth to the black and white scheme.
Sliding glass doors spanning 15 feet create a generous exchange between the main interior and rear yard.
The home spreads out from a courtyard garden in a shape that resembles a hand traced on a sheet of paper. The structure of each “finger” nods to the traditional gable-sided barns that dot the area.
The U-shaped kitchen was designed by Kristen to give children a space for homework and snacks away from the work area.