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Wrapping the lower portion of the home, blackened sheet metal siding—which will oxidize and evolve over time—visusally delineates the main living level from a fitness and storage area below. Tying into the metal siding, a standing seam metal roof was selected for the Colorado residence. The roof’s pitch was informed by “neighboring sightlines, building proportions, and strategies for managing snow accumulation and runoff,” says designer Michael Echavarria.

In bright daylight conditions, the home’s standing seam metal roof appears visually light—complementing the tones of the charred wood cladding. A metal retaining wall is an extension of the home’s metal siding, wrapping in a ribbon-like fashion around the lower perimeter.

The walls are painted “Pure White” by Sherwin Williams.

Amber preserved the beams at the ceiling and incorporated new JWeld windows and door units.

Designed by Atelier Lina Bellovicova, House LO marks the country’s first residential project to use hempcrete, a sustainable and fire-and-mold-resistant materil.

A cedar-clad ceiling emphasizes the dramatic volumes of the combined living spaces, and the windows bring in the “dappled light” from the trees, says Rogers. The new plan makes entertaining much easier for the couple, with easy flow from the interiors to the roof deck and yard.

After: The renovation, led by Fowlkes Studio, rebuilt the house from the inside out. When the team presented the plans to the neighborhood historical society for approval, "everyone was thrilled,

In the living area, the plywood walls, ceiling and sleeping nook with a queen bed and integrated storage reference the tree trunks that surround the structure. The upholstered armchairs, table, and stools are from Gus Modern; the flooring is Marmoleum by Forbo.

Custom cherry millwork was also used for closed storage in the bedroom, which is now connected to the bathroom.

A fresh coat of Benjamin Moore's White Dove was used in the bedroom and throughout the home. An existing dresser that was in the living space was moved into the bedroom, opposite Parachute bedding.

A vintage 1970s pendant hangs above a custom cherry dining table by Mambo Jambo, which features ceramic tiles by Studio Mano.

The half-wall was kept between the kitchen and dining space for budgetary reasons, but it also provides some privacy when needed.

Custom cherry millwork showcase the couple's book collection beside a new door outside. Sierra Pacific Windows with Douglas fir framing provide light during the day, while a George Nelson Bubble Saucer pendant illuminates the room at night.

The new entrance was moved toward the south of the house to create a larger kitchen and bathroom and place all of the private spaces toward the south. Zander came up with the idea to place a litter box and fan within the custom cherry millwork. A T.M. Cobb front door and Zia terrazzo tile in Alexander surround it.

The 2,000-square-foot weekend house has 2 beds and 2 baths.

Kelli and Rob worked with architecture firm New Affiliates to renovate the exterior of their Sag Harbor weekend home, spending a total of $272,250 on the project.