Collection by Hardy Bell
"The relationship with the clients was the best part of the project,
"The relationship with the clients was the best part of the project,
Sunlight spills into the primary bedroom, illuminating a wall of custom Birch cabinetry. Hanging pendant lights complement the neutral palette, and free up side table space.
Sunlight spills into the primary bedroom, illuminating a wall of custom Birch cabinetry. Hanging pendant lights complement the neutral palette, and free up side table space.
An attached island peninsula provides convenient seating for two. A modern pendant light hands overtop, dispersing warm, diffused light in the evenings.
An attached island peninsula provides convenient seating for two. A modern pendant light hands overtop, dispersing warm, diffused light in the evenings.
The kitchen is outfitted in custom birch joinery and Maple countertops, designed by Braithwaite and team. Open shelves display collections of glassware and cookbooks.
The kitchen is outfitted in custom birch joinery and Maple countertops, designed by Braithwaite and team. Open shelves display collections of glassware and cookbooks.
"When people build right on the beach, the solitary horizon line can become kind of boring,
"When people build right on the beach, the solitary horizon line can become kind of boring,
Braithwaite's custom L-Shaped sofa features pull out storage underneath.
Braithwaite's custom L-Shaped sofa features pull out storage underneath.
An exterior Cot-Ten staircase leads to the couple's rooftop patio, designed to "gain view planes above the single-story neighboring cottages,
An exterior Cot-Ten staircase leads to the couple's rooftop patio, designed to "gain view planes above the single-story neighboring cottages,
Double-height cedar cladding enhances the verticality of the structure.
Double-height cedar cladding enhances the verticality of the structure.
"The maritimes in Canada have a certain charm to them in the sense that people are very kind,
"The maritimes in Canada have a certain charm to them in the sense that people are very kind,
Floor Plan of Tall House by Tall Architects
Floor Plan of Tall House by Tall Architects
While they may resemble shipping containers, the pods are actually built of wood and clad in corrugated steel.
While they may resemble shipping containers, the pods are actually built of wood and clad in corrugated steel.
In Southern Mississippi, hurricanes are a very real concern. Mark and Madison ensured decisions were made with storm-resistance in mind: for instance, sturdy aluminum-clad windows instead of vinyl-clad.
In Southern Mississippi, hurricanes are a very real concern. Mark and Madison ensured decisions were made with storm-resistance in mind: for instance, sturdy aluminum-clad windows instead of vinyl-clad.
In the primary bedroom, side tables are built into the wall and the bed is custom-made for the space. “Everything had to be custom because of space constraints,” says Madison. “A custom home kind of requires custom furniture to make the most of every inch.”
In the primary bedroom, side tables are built into the wall and the bed is custom-made for the space. “Everything had to be custom because of space constraints,” says Madison. “A custom home kind of requires custom furniture to make the most of every inch.”
In the bathroom, white subway tiles from Home Depot line the walls. The chic wall lights are just from Ikea.
In the bathroom, white subway tiles from Home Depot line the walls. The chic wall lights are just from Ikea.
Art rails keep decor neatly arranged, and allows the family to switch out artwork easily.
Art rails keep decor neatly arranged, and allows the family to switch out artwork easily.
Madison points out that the pod concept would make it easy to add an extension if necessary. “We see it as a house that can grow with us—and that we can pay for as we go along.”
Madison points out that the pod concept would make it easy to add an extension if necessary. “We see it as a house that can grow with us—and that we can pay for as we go along.”
The deck is constructed from standard, treated 2x6s from the hardware store. The oak tree in the center of the deck provides the family with shade and cooler temperatures through the humid summers, and protects from the rain as well.
The deck is constructed from standard, treated 2x6s from the hardware store. The oak tree in the center of the deck provides the family with shade and cooler temperatures through the humid summers, and protects from the rain as well.
By living in an Airstream for “three years and six days,” says Mark, the couple was able to save up money to build their home without a loan.
By living in an Airstream for “three years and six days,” says Mark, the couple was able to save up money to build their home without a loan.

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