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Floor Plan of The Nook by Isaac French

“It’s very similar to what you’d see for corn storage,” the homeowner says of the custom designed stairwell screen. On the landing, a long vertical window frames a picturesque view of the property. As a passageway that you would typically walk through quickly, the design details in the stairwell create an experience where you instead stop and linger.

The sofa flips into a comfortable queen-sized bed. “We’d rather have the space be mostly available for hanging out, but able to convert when we need to," says David.

Refugio 3 x 3 section

Now, floor to ceiling slats define the staircase. The pendant light is from Flos.

The firm also designed a slatted screen next to the staircase.

The new staircase to the bunk room also has a privacy screen made of a bookcase with storage.

For added interest, the team designed custom plywood window casings. "Usually you try to hide it,

After passing through Tartago's ancient village, visitors approach The Hermitage by walking down slope. Access to the front door is via a hovering footbridge.

"It's not close to highways,