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Decking on the forest side of the residence leads from the entry to a screened porch.

The primary bath combines Duravit fixtures with a Hydro Systems tub and Terra Maestricht tile by Mosa.

In the entry, a plush mat absorbs snow, sand, and mud. It was designed to be removable for cleaning or replacement.

A workshop with a lofted area is contained in its own volume off the driveway. The primary suite rests on stilts at one end, which keeps it at the same level as the living spaces and creates a sight line through to the water.

Each volume—a workshop, one for the primary suite, another for the living space, and a screened porch—is 12 feet wide, a limitation set by the site and by what was possible to bring over by boat.

Ana Smud’s studio is in downtown Buenos Aires, yet she also has a home office with built-in bookshelves and a long narrow desk.

Most of the color in the primary suite comes from the greenery right outside.

CESI Full Body tiles in Ossido cover the walls while a checkered pattern of Agata and Sodio tiles defines the floor.

At the vanity, there are Dornbracht faucets and delray sconces, specifically the Swing SLW5.

The new kitchen layout allows sightlines to the entry, from the slot window beside the buffet. "Now they have a sense of who's coming and going,

The dining and kitchen space opens up directly to an expanse of grass that leads to the water’s edge.

The kitchen counters are Pietra Gray marble, which complements the refinement of the spotted gum timber joinery.

Floor plan of Maison des Thuyas by La Shed Architecture

A custom concrete vanity by Béton Johnstone and Croma White tiles create a serene retreat, accepted by countryside views.

White oak cabinetry and concrete countertops by Béton Johnstone make for a sleek, streamlined kitchen design.

The eastern cedar cladding will develop a gray patina over time.

A Togo chair and a Romano sofa create a cozy seating area around the elevated Stûv fireplace with custom steel base.

A handsome Mobican dining table and Hay Soft Edge chairs create a gathering space beneath Luminaire Authentik pendants in the dining area.