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Barache describes the metal roof as essentially a deformed plane, placing an apple beneath a sheet of paper to demonstrate his point. He chose zinc for its malleability and the high level of the craftspeople who work with it.
Barache describes the metal roof as essentially a deformed plane, placing an apple beneath a sheet of paper to demonstrate his point. He chose zinc for its malleability and the high level of the craftspeople who work with it.
Each of the bedrooms has a small loft for an additional bed or storage.
Each of the bedrooms has a small loft for an additional bed or storage.
Like the other corner rooms, the bathroom has a large window and a door to the outside.
Like the other corner rooms, the bathroom has a large window and a door to the outside.
The sloping metal roof extends well beyond the house and the narrow deck that runs around it. “The roof protects from the sun and the rain and also creates shadow,” says Barache, adding that “beauty is in the shadow.”
The sloping metal roof extends well beyond the house and the narrow deck that runs around it. “The roof protects from the sun and the rain and also creates shadow,” says Barache, adding that “beauty is in the shadow.”
A custom ribbon skylight fabricated by Atelier Bailleul curves across the ceiling.
A custom ribbon skylight fabricated by Atelier Bailleul curves across the ceiling.
A staircase near the main entrance leads to a wood-clad art studio.
A staircase near the main entrance leads to a wood-clad art studio.
Designed by architect Jean-Baptiste Barache of Arba-, the 1,200-square-foot home floats above the ground, respectful of the nature surrounding it. “We tried to reduce the boundaries as much as possible,” says Barache. Sliding glass doors at the back of the house, mirroring those in the front, open to a view of the garden and the limestone quarry.
Designed by architect Jean-Baptiste Barache of Arba-, the 1,200-square-foot home floats above the ground, respectful of the nature surrounding it. “We tried to reduce the boundaries as much as possible,” says Barache. Sliding glass doors at the back of the house, mirroring those in the front, open to a view of the garden and the limestone quarry.
Most of the furnishings are secondhand or otherwise creatively sourced. The desk in Léontine’s bedroom was picked up at a technical school in Caen, where it was a cabinetmaking student’s final project. The used dining table was bought online, and half of the chairs came from a Parisian bar that was being renovated, the other half from a charity flea market. The 1930s armchair in the living area, colorfully reupholstered, belonged to Isabelle’s grandparents.
Most of the furnishings are secondhand or otherwise creatively sourced. The desk in Léontine’s bedroom was picked up at a technical school in Caen, where it was a cabinetmaking student’s final project. The used dining table was bought online, and half of the chairs came from a Parisian bar that was being renovated, the other half from a charity flea market. The 1930s armchair in the living area, colorfully reupholstered, belonged to Isabelle’s grandparents.
The light-filled dining room opens up to the partially covered backyard patio.
The light-filled dining room opens up to the partially covered backyard patio.
Hardwood floors, a tongue-and-groove cedar ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling casework are just a few of the many original details awaiting in the living room.
Hardwood floors, a tongue-and-groove cedar ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling casework are just a few of the many original details awaiting in the living room.
“This Gordon home has been well preserved, curated, and cared for by its owners—and it shows,” notes the agent. “It is a private and peaceful enclave.”
“This Gordon home has been well preserved, curated, and cared for by its owners—and it shows,” notes the agent. “It is a private and peaceful enclave.”
Indigenous Northwest and Asian vegetation surround the residence, creating a serene natural garden oasis.
Indigenous Northwest and Asian vegetation surround the residence, creating a serene natural garden oasis.

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