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"In the living area we designed a continuous skylight along the roof ridge,

Greenhouse Home floor plan

The dropped ceiling is old-growth fir that was discovered under plaster during the demolition phase of the project, and was repurposed for interior finishes. The custom island prep table is by Vintage Mill Werks, with Hay stools.

The house floats out over the hillside, minimizing its impact on the landscape, while taking advantage of surrounding views. The design, which places the primary living spaces on the upper floor, leaves flexibility to add an additional bedroom underneath in the future.

The ocean-facing side of the house holds the communal areas of the house: the kitchen, living and dining rooms, and the cinema. Low-profile outdoor furniture dots the deck, while an alcove protects view-seekers if the day gets too windy.

Floor Plan of Custom Beach House by Nordic Office of Architecture

The motif continues in a window between the bedroom and bathroom.

Like the cabin, the sauna features a wall of windows that look out toward the view.

A large sauna called "the stag

A Nova Scotia couple learn that although triangular homes may look simple, they can be devilishly complex.

Floor Plan of Apfel House by Hebra Arquitectos

Plenty of natural light ensures the dark bathrooms don't feel gloomy.

"Our many ideas were floating around the mountain, and we needed someone to bring them down and turn them into reality,

The architects created a Japanese pagoda-style home to take advantage of the location.