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Reproduced here is the second page of Ralph Rapson's test.

Nutrient-rich water from the pond is then used to irrigate a rooftop fruit and vegetable garden.

The same salvaged redwood used in the kitchen was also used in the second bathroom.

The renovation flipped where the living and dining area had been.

The house enjoys panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and three volcanoes. Its renovation included new stonework in a variety of spots outside.

The primary bedroom includes its own balcony. The Eames lounge chair was one of numerous furniture investments chosen for their longevity and timelessness.

Brandon and Katy spent two years considering how to remodel the kitchen, including whether to remove the original posts. Instead, they help define the space.

The renovated kitchen feels much more spacious thanks to its removed walls. The large kitchen island is clad with salvaged redwood that Brandon found waiting to be burned on a roadside.

A new steel vanity in the primary bathroom.

While the house is prefab, the interior and finishes are almost entirely designed by Jussi-Pekka. One of his favorite custom-made elements is an LED light he designed for the window wall on the view side—an idea inspired by the lighting strips in planes that guide to emergency exits. "It’s there to highlight the importance of the glass wall that faces one of the most important aspects of the house: the view,

The moment Jussi-Pekka saw the view, he knew he had found the right site. The had been listed for €79,000, but I managed to get it for €20,000. That gave me the flexibility to build exactly what I wanted.

Wheelchair accessible bathroom with high visibility, highly textured finishes for low vision way finding

Beyond lending the suite its crisp appearance, the seamless aluminum cladding also mitigates the risk of bushfires, a threat in the area, since embers can’t slip between the non-existent cracks.

Jane McDougall and David Beynon of alsoCAN architects transformed their 600-square-foot backyard shed into a self-contained guests suite with a kitchenette, bedroom, and wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

The loft is brightened by a wall of windows that provides views of the surrounding trees.

Bayne chose the "Little Diamond

The DH House is wrapped in a layer of 10-centimeter insulation and standing-seam metal cladding.

The custom dining table—which was made by a local artisan—is located in front of west-facing windows that frame the sunset in the evenings. The table can be easily moved inside or out depending on the weather.