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Adi and Chris chose an L-shaped, pre-permitted plan by Cast Architecture with extensive glass, and resisted two-story options to fit in better with their neighborhood.

From its locally quarried stone foundation to its zinc-coated copper roof, the cottage was inspired by its surroundings. “We talked a lot with our client about what the materiality would be,” says architect Karen Stonely, who, citing the organic style of Bar Harbor architect Robert Patterson, designed the structure with wood rather than drywall.

Fitted with Miele and Gaggenau appliances, the bright and airy Scavolini-designed kitchen also includes a versatile island, stone fireplace, and direct outdoor access.

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The concrete-lined pool measures 16'x38'.

Comprised of wood, glass, and cement, the 1964 effortlessly blends into its lush landscape.

Each of the five rooms facing the rear of the house flaunts its own deck, accessible through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.

The Smiths’ new cabin, designed by Risa Boyer Architecture and completed in 2020, sits in the same spot as their previous home, on five acres on Mount Veeder, in Northern California. Somehow, the red chicken coop, which is constructed of wood, survived the fire with the chickens still alive inside.

The modern pool house emphasizes indoor/outdoor living. Landscaping was done by Eschenfelder Landscape Design.