Collection by Jennifer Frood
The ocean is a short, twenty-minute walk away, but the whole family enjoys the pool on a hot afternoon.
The ocean is a short, twenty-minute walk away, but the whole family enjoys the pool on a hot afternoon.
An expansive skylight stretches across the crisp white vaulted ceilings.
An expansive skylight stretches across the crisp white vaulted ceilings.
Floor Plan of Lark House by SHED Architecture & Design
Floor Plan of Lark House by SHED Architecture & Design
The marble in here matches the marble in the kitchen.
The marble in here matches the marble in the kitchen.
BEFORE: Two bathrooms both featured awkward, cramped layouts.
BEFORE: Two bathrooms both featured awkward, cramped layouts.
The entrance now has a new glass front door and bespoke casework.
The entrance now has a new glass front door and bespoke casework.
“They gave us so much storage there are still empty cabinets,” says Kirsten.
“They gave us so much storage there are still empty cabinets,” says Kirsten.
Paul’s favourite spot to stand is in the kitchen looking west through the dining room windows, “I turn my head to the right and see the ‘Mr. Miagi’ tree.” The other direction, he can see through the glass to the living room where Anna Siem’s large painting hangs.
Paul’s favourite spot to stand is in the kitchen looking west through the dining room windows, “I turn my head to the right and see the ‘Mr. Miagi’ tree.” The other direction, he can see through the glass to the living room where Anna Siem’s large painting hangs.
"The property comes with many enhanced features including an EV-charging system, radiant heat, custom tile, and a Danish Morso wood burning stove,
"The property comes with many enhanced features including an EV-charging system, radiant heat, custom tile, and a Danish Morso wood burning stove,
A brick hearth designed by Winter was updated with a gas fireplace. The couple redid the kitchen without enlarging it, in an effort to stay true to Winter’s plan. “We were trying to do a modern version of what would feel right in a house designed in the ’70s,” explains Rick.
A brick hearth designed by Winter was updated with a gas fireplace. The couple redid the kitchen without enlarging it, in an effort to stay true to Winter’s plan. “We were trying to do a modern version of what would feel right in a house designed in the ’70s,” explains Rick.
The living areas are located on the upper level, where natural light spills inside thanks to expansive glazing which capture captivating views of the greenery below.
The living areas are located on the upper level, where natural light spills inside thanks to expansive glazing which capture captivating views of the greenery below.
Floor plan of Las Rocas by Ignacio urquiza Arquitectos
Floor plan of Las Rocas by Ignacio urquiza Arquitectos
Architect Ignacio Urquiza explains that in Valle de Bravo, everyone has two living rooms, an interior and exterior. “You spend the whole year in the exterior because of the weather, even if it’s raining. All the interior spaces become abandoned. We wanted to erase the interior one. With the design of the windows, it would turn into the exterior façade. That was an important part of the project.”
Architect Ignacio Urquiza explains that in Valle de Bravo, everyone has two living rooms, an interior and exterior. “You spend the whole year in the exterior because of the weather, even if it’s raining. All the interior spaces become abandoned. We wanted to erase the interior one. With the design of the windows, it would turn into the exterior façade. That was an important part of the project.”

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