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In the living room, the team raised the firebox, cladded the hearth in a tactile plaster finish, and installed a floating limestone bench that wraps the column. On the left (unseen) is integrated firewood storage, and a cozy reading nook sits on the right. "The bench was designed to be used as a social space/lounge, and is well-used," says Coffey. The wood beams and red brick were scraped and stripped many times to remove the silver paint and reclaim a natural state.
In the living room, the team raised the firebox, cladded the hearth in a tactile plaster finish, and installed a floating limestone bench that wraps the column. On the left (unseen) is integrated firewood storage, and a cozy reading nook sits on the right. "The bench was designed to be used as a social space/lounge, and is well-used," says Coffey. The wood beams and red brick were scraped and stripped many times to remove the silver paint and reclaim a natural state.
The Stahl House has been featured in numerous movies and photoshoots and was immortalized by photographer Julius Shulman.
The Stahl House has been featured in numerous movies and photoshoots and was immortalized by photographer Julius Shulman.
A new cedar and glass dining pavilion extends through the back of a weekend retreat in rural Ontario designed by architect Brian O'Brian for Ben Sykes and Erin Connor. The 19th-century timber and stone structure, formerly a one-room schoolhouse, proved to be the perfect palimpsest for a modern intervention.
A new cedar and glass dining pavilion extends through the back of a weekend retreat in rural Ontario designed by architect Brian O'Brian for Ben Sykes and Erin Connor. The 19th-century timber and stone structure, formerly a one-room schoolhouse, proved to be the perfect palimpsest for a modern intervention.
Built-in window seats and library shelving provide storage and a place to sit.
Built-in window seats and library shelving provide storage and a place to sit.
Before: A media console table that became a catch-all for random items and records did not help solve the problem of an overstuffed closet.
Before: A media console table that became a catch-all for random items and records did not help solve the problem of an overstuffed closet.
After the home was assembled, a local contractor built the outdoor concrete patio and barbecue on site.
After the home was assembled, a local contractor built the outdoor concrete patio and barbecue on site.
The "Copper Penny Gate" was built by David as a screen to provide a visual barrier between the cabin landscape and parking area. "The penny gate is a tribute to the penny era in Canada and a nod to the cabin’s cladding," says Diane.
The "Copper Penny Gate" was built by David as a screen to provide a visual barrier between the cabin landscape and parking area. "The penny gate is a tribute to the penny era in Canada and a nod to the cabin’s cladding," says Diane.
The firm opened up the mezzanine level so it can now access natural light from the double-height living room. A curtain can be pulled across when privacy is needed. The couch is from Blu Dot and the Ashland Coffee Table is by 57st Design.
The firm opened up the mezzanine level so it can now access natural light from the double-height living room. A curtain can be pulled across when privacy is needed. The couch is from Blu Dot and the Ashland Coffee Table is by 57st Design.
The architects swapped a second-floor balcony for a first-floor deck.
The architects swapped a second-floor balcony for a first-floor deck.
Herron Horton Architects converted a garage into a place for kids to study and play.
Herron Horton Architects converted a garage into a place for kids to study and play.
The garage adds 100 square feet of living space, plus there is a large backyard.
The garage adds 100 square feet of living space, plus there is a large backyard.
The view of the concrete and glass great room straight out to the pool and across to the garage in the back of the property which has a studio above it.
The view of the concrete and glass great room straight out to the pool and across to the garage in the back of the property which has a studio above it.
SHED redid the original fireplace in black brick.
SHED redid the original fireplace in black brick.
A sofa by Stephen Kenn Studio joins ceramic tables by artist Ben Medansky in the glass-walled living area. The AIM pendants are by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Flos and the Oda floor lamps are from Pulpo. The metal artworks are by Guy.
A sofa by Stephen Kenn Studio joins ceramic tables by artist Ben Medansky in the glass-walled living area. The AIM pendants are by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Flos and the Oda floor lamps are from Pulpo. The metal artworks are by Guy.
Hidden House floor plan
Hidden House floor plan