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The project name, Summerhouse T (or Sommarhus T in Swedish), speaks to both the first letter of the client's last name, as well as the T-shape of the home, which was integral to creating indoor/outdoor rooms.
The project name, Summerhouse T (or Sommarhus T in Swedish), speaks to both the first letter of the client's last name, as well as the T-shape of the home, which was integral to creating indoor/outdoor rooms.
Architect Johan Sundberg looked to Japanese architects like Kengo Kuma for inspiration for the design of a holiday home in southern Sweden. "We call it the Katsura typology, but that's probably sacrilegious," he says. The eaves of the gently sloped hipped roof extend generously in all directions, turning the deck into a covered retreat that’s part veranda, part engawa, the Japanese version of a porch.
Architect Johan Sundberg looked to Japanese architects like Kengo Kuma for inspiration for the design of a holiday home in southern Sweden. "We call it the Katsura typology, but that's probably sacrilegious," he says. The eaves of the gently sloped hipped roof extend generously in all directions, turning the deck into a covered retreat that’s part veranda, part engawa, the Japanese version of a porch.
A fireplace in the living room features glazed clay bricks from Swedish manufacturer Tegelbolaget. The dining table and chairs are by Kristensen & Kristensen.
A fireplace in the living room features glazed clay bricks from Swedish manufacturer Tegelbolaget. The dining table and chairs are by Kristensen & Kristensen.
Rusted steel cladding sheaths the Carver's backyard studio.
Rusted steel cladding sheaths the Carver's backyard studio.
The corrugated clad exterior of the Carver's secluded studio and garden.
The corrugated clad exterior of the Carver's secluded studio and garden.
The home's rugged mix of materials brings a warmth to the space, as do the vintage decorative elements, as seen here with the wooden water skis positioned in the background.
The home's rugged mix of materials brings a warmth to the space, as do the vintage decorative elements, as seen here with the wooden water skis positioned in the background.
Natural light floods in through the large glass walls at Lark Rise.
Natural light floods in through the large glass walls at Lark Rise.
An alternate view of the main bungalow's inviting bedroom.
An alternate view of the main bungalow's inviting bedroom.
Handmade leather Fernando chairs by Jayson Home surround a live-edge custom walnut table by Ben Riddering in the dining area.
Handmade leather Fernando chairs by Jayson Home surround a live-edge custom walnut table by Ben Riddering in the dining area.
Builders, developers, designers, and architects have developed a range of homes that are composed of prefabricated, modular, or kit-of-parts pieces that can allow for lower costs, faster and easier on-site construction, and even higher quality spaces. Here, we delve into the differences—and similarities—among these manufactured residences.
Builders, developers, designers, and architects have developed a range of homes that are composed of prefabricated, modular, or kit-of-parts pieces that can allow for lower costs, faster and easier on-site construction, and even higher quality spaces. Here, we delve into the differences—and similarities—among these manufactured residences.
A furry friend rests on the deck of the Coyan Refuge.
A furry friend rests on the deck of the Coyan Refuge.
The home is topped with a white roof that deflects heat, keeping temperatures cooler inside.
The home is topped with a white roof that deflects heat, keeping temperatures cooler inside.
For dining outdoors, Restoration Hardware stools are paired with movable steel trays. A table that nests on top of the kitchen counter can also be wheeled outside. Scaly Mountain, North Carolina Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
For dining outdoors, Restoration Hardware stools are paired with movable steel trays. A table that nests on top of the kitchen counter can also be wheeled outside. Scaly Mountain, North Carolina Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
Like the entry bridge (below), the deck is surrounded by welded-wire fencing made by West Macon Welding. Scaly Mountain, North Carolina Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
Like the entry bridge (below), the deck is surrounded by welded-wire fencing made by West Macon Welding. Scaly Mountain, North Carolina Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
The screened porch at the rear of the property overlooks the forest, and it was a response to the request of architect Tom Knezic’s mother for a space that embraced the morning light from the east. “I got a lot of head scratching from people wondering why you would put a porch on the back—but it’s actually kind of nice to look at the forest, and you get the east light,” says Knezic. “It also means we have three aspects, while it’s more typical to have just the single aspect toward the lake.”
The screened porch at the rear of the property overlooks the forest, and it was a response to the request of architect Tom Knezic’s mother for a space that embraced the morning light from the east. “I got a lot of head scratching from people wondering why you would put a porch on the back—but it’s actually kind of nice to look at the forest, and you get the east light,” says Knezic. “It also means we have three aspects, while it’s more typical to have just the single aspect toward the lake.”
The Drum table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin also has brass and bronze accents. The ebonized oak headboard has upholstered insets of tie-dyed kona cotton.
The Drum table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin also has brass and bronze accents. The ebonized oak headboard has upholstered insets of tie-dyed kona cotton.

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