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Floor plan of Shed/House by John Redington

Nestled in a forested spot in Oakland Hills, this house—victim to a tragic fire in 2017—was rebuilt as a bright, serene retreat. At first, the homeowner wasn't sure if she wanted to keep the ruined house or sell, but ultimately her love for the property won out and she stayed.

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An outdoor breezeway between the storage shed and the main house is ideal for outdoor dining.

Floor Plan of Casa C by Dellekamp Arquitectos

An artist by trade, and gardener by passion, Allison Paschke commissioned Providence-based architecture firm 3SIXØ to build a modest cottage that would allow her to reconnect with nature. She landscaped the home’s lush gardens herself.

"The rooftop terrace is designed for exceptional outdoor living, with areas for sitting, dining, and entertaining amidst a garden,

Floor Plan of Glendale ADU by MR Studios

The old fireplace was falling apart, and designer didn’t want to move its location, which would have added to the budget. Instead, Blum chose a Malm with a “beautiful silhouette” to make it a focal point. Blum also found a company that makes custom frames for the Samsung Frame TV, to make it pass for a piece of artwork, and paired with a Siena 75

The house was designed to minimally interfere with the hilltop vegetation, which is what attracted the family to the site.

Despite its small footprint, the flexible, multi-purpose space includes bike storage and a niche for storing weights.

For the primary ensuite bedroom, Hylton-Daniel designed and added a small deck that connects the space to the outdoors.

The project was completed entirely remotely. Since then, the husband-and-wife team have moved back to Santiago, where they had met as young architects working for local firms.