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Blandine asked Égoïne to create handholds along each bookshelf to allow her boys—and herself—to climb from the ground floor to the second story. A pull-down ladder leads to the uppermost level, a mezzanine nestled beneath the roof.

Upstairs, the living room fireplace surround extends to the ceiling with Fireclay’s Thin Brick tile. A trio of rectangular skylights replaced the oddly large square that previously capped the room, and a new built-in desk and shelving add a cozy finish to formerly wasted space.

Emily designed the floating vanity and had it painted in Benjamin Moore 'Baked Terra Cotta,' with a Duravit sink top.

"We really strove to keep the ceiling exposed in the kitchen

The bedroom is home to a platform bed that Curtis built herself and has since moved from house to house.

The swimming pool overlooks the river below, which snakes around the home creating a peninsula-shaped plot of land.

Inside, Pine walls and ceilings received a dark stain, as did Oak floors.

Kitchen area and its micro cement central island.

For cross ventilation, the residents can open and close the large sliding doors around the porch, which the architect describes as “the heart of the home.” Likewise, windows are positioned to provide breezes when necessary.

Conveniently located in their backyard, the office allows the couple to run their practice while staying close to their kids.

In the Swiss village of Andermatt, Jonathan Tuckey Design reimagined a 1620 structure as a residence, rental space, and bar.

The reclaimed hickory facade of the Micro Cabin by BC-OA is punctured by windows that overlook National Forest Service land.

Rising from the foothills of one of Chile's most active volcanoes, this family home near the town of Pucon in the Araucanía region responds to the dramatic landscape that surrounds it. Santiago, and London based practice Ampuero Yutronic's initial concept for Casa Hualle was a simple rectangular volume, but the drawings evolved, through a series of manipulations and interventions, into a more sculptural form.

The locally quarried stone, along with locally milled cedar, plays a prominent role in the materials profile throughout the home. Investing in local tradespeople was an important priority for both the homeowners and design team – beyond simply creating a place of beauty, they felt it was important to support the local economy, while investing in quality construction that would last.

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The petroleum-treated reclaimed oak cladding was selected for its corrosion resistance and its rustic look, which helps the cabins blend into their surroundings.