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Remo Kommnick and Emi Moore wanted a minimalist home that could blend with its site in rural Virginia. “We had to keep things really simple,” says architect Patrick Farley. The cabin is clad in stained western red cedar, and its form is inspired by shelters on the nearby Appalachian Trail.
Remo Kommnick and Emi Moore wanted a minimalist home that could blend with its site in rural Virginia. “We had to keep things really simple,” says architect Patrick Farley. The cabin is clad in stained western red cedar, and its form is inspired by shelters on the nearby Appalachian Trail.
17896 Santa Rosa Avenue in Guerneville, California, is currently listed for $775,000 by Gary Beyrouti of Sotheby's International Realty - San Francisco.
17896 Santa Rosa Avenue in Guerneville, California, is currently listed for $775,000 by Gary Beyrouti of Sotheby's International Realty - San Francisco.
Floor plan of House on a Ridge by Barrett Made
Floor plan of House on a Ridge by Barrett Made
Floor Plan of Sausalito Retreat by 35th Collective
Floor Plan of Sausalito Retreat by 35th Collective
Before: By removing the staircase, Pellegrini was able to expand the size of the deck.
Before: By removing the staircase, Pellegrini was able to expand the size of the deck.
The window niche now has a freestanding Jotul stove on a slate floor.
The window niche now has a freestanding Jotul stove on a slate floor.
Top: Middle and second story floor plan. Bottom: Main level floor plan.
Top: Middle and second story floor plan. Bottom: Main level floor plan.
A new addition accommodates a spacious, sunny dining area. The wife, a huge Gillian Welch fan, purchased the silkscreen prints above the banquette specifically for the space. Michael Miritello of Century Design Workshop in Cincinnati made the dining table. The pendant light is from Barn Electric Company, the table lamp in the corner is from a local vintage shop, and the backsplash tile was designed by Angela Adams for Ann Sacks.
A new addition accommodates a spacious, sunny dining area. The wife, a huge Gillian Welch fan, purchased the silkscreen prints above the banquette specifically for the space. Michael Miritello of Century Design Workshop in Cincinnati made the dining table. The pendant light is from Barn Electric Company, the table lamp in the corner is from a local vintage shop, and the backsplash tile was designed by Angela Adams for Ann Sacks.
“Friends can use the screened porch for the day, like a cabana,” the wife says. The couple are also planning for teachers from High Meadow Farm to hold practices here. “People will be able to use the porch and have access to the lake while our family is also using the house,” the husband adds.
“Friends can use the screened porch for the day, like a cabana,” the wife says. The couple are also planning for teachers from High Meadow Farm to hold practices here. “People will be able to use the porch and have access to the lake while our family is also using the house,” the husband adds.
1456 Angelus Avenue in Los Angeles, California, is currently listed for $1,695,000 by Ellen Philips of Sotheby's International Realty.
1456 Angelus Avenue in Los Angeles, California, is currently listed for $1,695,000 by Ellen Philips of Sotheby's International Realty.
The Quarry Sauna is a bespoke sauna built on the edge of a lake in a decommissioned quarry. The clients live in an oak timber frame home and wanted a sauna to match the architectural style of the main house.
The Quarry Sauna is a bespoke sauna built on the edge of a lake in a decommissioned quarry. The clients live in an oak timber frame home and wanted a sauna to match the architectural style of the main house.
The first Koto House features expansive glazing—a feature the company plans to roll out in all future homes. “The wonderful large framed and dramatic windows are particularly special as they take full advantage of the otherworldly views, light and wide Hebridean skies,” says Theo.
The first Koto House features expansive glazing—a feature the company plans to roll out in all future homes. “The wonderful large framed and dramatic windows are particularly special as they take full advantage of the otherworldly views, light and wide Hebridean skies,” says Theo.
To minimize energy use, the residence relies on natural ventilation for cooling. Heat is provided by an inflow hydronic tubing system. Note the guesthouse seen behind the bridge.
To minimize energy use, the residence relies on natural ventilation for cooling. Heat is provided by an inflow hydronic tubing system. Note the guesthouse seen behind the bridge.
The clients encouraged the development of hemlock trees, which grow from the creek to the building site. They create a beautiful backdrop for the second story of the main building and deck overtop the master bedroom.
The clients encouraged the development of hemlock trees, which grow from the creek to the building site. They create a beautiful backdrop for the second story of the main building and deck overtop the master bedroom.
The home is clad in corrugated Cor-ten steel siding selected for its durability and ability to blend the home into its natural surroundings over time.
The home is clad in corrugated Cor-ten steel siding selected for its durability and ability to blend the home into its natural surroundings over time.
Sugar Bush by Robert Swinburne Architect
Sugar Bush by Robert Swinburne Architect
The interior is kept clean and pure, making it easy for the owner to live in, and creating a contrast with the "rough and shaggy
The interior is kept clean and pure, making it easy for the owner to live in, and creating a contrast with the "rough and shaggy
The vertical siding is unfinished hemlock that will turn grey as it ages, while that around the carport and porch got a coat of black paint to create contrast.
The vertical siding is unfinished hemlock that will turn grey as it ages, while that around the carport and porch got a coat of black paint to create contrast.
Sooke House 01 floor plan
Sooke House 01 floor plan

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