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“We do a lot of entertaining, so the primary need in the design of this house was gathering friends,” says Will.

A peek at the main floor plan for the Residence de I’Isle, which was inspired by midcentury modernism.

Conveniently located in their backyard, the office allows the couple to run their practice while staying close to their kids.

The house sits within a field of trees.

Connect Homes has been building and installing prefab homes - such as this one in Los Angeles - for over a decade.

A Ledge House cross section shows how the home is naturally ventilated.

A pitched roof optimizes the RPA LivingHome 1 for solar panels.

The floor plan of both levels

A spacious, open-plan kitchen/dining/living space and a private office are located on the first floor of the light-filled RPA LivingHome 2. The sleeping quarters are on the second floor.

Floor plan of Boar Shoat by Imbue Design

Another view of the front facade shows the parking area alongside steel-plated planter boxes that help create additional privacy along the side of the home.

Along the front of the home, tiered landscape sections are bordered by panels of COR-TEN steel, with a central walkway and staircase leading up to the main entrance. The glassy front facade provides multiple vantage points for enjoying views of the active neighborhood.

Pocketing glass doors on either side of the main living space can be completely opened for cross ventilation. The blue living room sofas are from Feathers Fine Custom Furnishings.

The media loft features soft goods made locally by The Oriole Mill, Sew Co., and Echo View Mill. The iron work for the lofts and the side porch railings was done by Iron Maiden Studios in Asheville.