Pearl Block by D’Arcy Jones Architects in Victoria, British Columbia
Out of The Valley just completed their latest project, the Holly Water Cabin—and it’s available for rent.
Lambert & Fils lights are suspended over the island.
The new framing installed in the garage helped to raise the ceiling height and divide the space into a suite of rooms that skirt the central common area.
One of the building challenges was transportation through the steep and windy roads to the isolated site, which is 0.5km away from Cornwall, one of Connecticut's smallest towns.
The bathroom has been entirely clad in large Fior di Bosco marble panels, creating a simple backdrop for the arrangement of plants overlooked by the tub.
The bathroom vanity’s concrete counter echoes the use of concrete in the living space. “We tend to try to use as few materials as possible when we design at DREAMER,” says Shields. “The calmness that comes with a pared-back approach is something we value in spaces.”
Louver doors in the shower provide privacy while allowing strips of light to filter in.
A bespoke copper bathtub and matching tapware is framed by expansive mountainside views.
In the guest bathroom, a light scone from West Elm hangs on lime-washed walls.
Mirrored glass allows this holiday home in Mexico to blend in with it's woodland site.
The V-shaped structure delineates the subtle junction between the living and sleeping zones. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors frame vistas of lush vegetation and rugged cliffs, while opening directly to the decked patio.
In Australia, a manufacturer and an architecture firm create an off-grid home that can be broken down and shipped across the world.
Wrapped in timber, the 1,016-square-foot Koto LivingHome 1 (Yksi) includes two bedrooms and a flex room on the first floor. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area is located on the floor above.
Flexible indoor-outdoor living keeps the home fresh and adaptable to the number of family members staying at the home.