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The double-height wall of windows in the living room looks out on the property and was a big draw on their first walk-through.

“We like to approach the design of outdoor living spaces similarly to the indoor living space,” says Clifton. “Using a mix of forms, textures, and finishes adds depth and interest while ensuring that the outdoor space feels like an extension of the home rather than a separate entity.”

A Nova Scotia couple learn that although triangular homes may look simple, they can be devilishly complex.

The structure minimized its impact on the land, especially in comparison with traditional construction methods, by leveraging the Mega Anchor footing system for the building’s foundation.

As Nicolás Tovo and Teresa Sarmiento of La Base embraced modular design as part of their architectural practice, they noticed that prospective clients were wary of prefabricated construction. So the duo teamed up with Place, an Argentine prefab builder, to make a proof of concept just outside the Patagonian resort town of Bariloche.

While the original house had a full glass facade, the addition uses windows in specific areas to draw your attention to the smaller details.

The backsplash and countertops are green quartzite to bring the colors of nature inside (but in retrospect, Bassam and Ming would pick another material besides natural stone for ease of maintenance). The flooring and all the cabinetry is natural white oak. The pendant hanging over the dining table is NR2 by Moooi, chosen for its transparency.

Blurring the lines of inside and outside

Designed by architect Ron Thom, the 1956 home has vaulted ceilings, custom millwork, and a dramatic concrete fireplace.

The light-filled living room features extensive glazing in the form of clerestory windows, skylights, and a brilliant wall of glass.

The family home that residents Tyler Lepore, Lisa Giroday, builders Hanson Land & Sea, and September Architecture devised in the Sunshine Coast region of British Columbia, Canada, is wrapped with cedar and brick, tying to its wooded surround, which is only a four-minute walk to the ocean. "The house feels like it's part of the setting,

“We’re always throwing events,” says Paul, so the indoor/outdoor style was a great fit for them.