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This prefab also has a wraparound deck with a shaded dining area.
This prefab also has a wraparound deck with a shaded dining area.
“The cabin offers a lot to the site,” says architect Cristian Stefanescu. “It frames the area towards the street and gives it a presence that melts into the context. It doesn’t shout or scream. There is a quietness about it which is something the clients appreciate.” <span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">The use of the stone as a foundation allowed the budget to be reduced as it minimized the amount of work and materials.</span>
The use of the stone as a foundation allowed the budget to be reduced as it minimized the amount of work and materials.
Removing the wall between the kitchen and the dining room expanded and enhanced the flow with minimal changes to the layout. A breakfast bar off the kitchen adds additional casual seating.
Removing the wall between the kitchen and the dining room expanded and enhanced the flow with minimal changes to the layout. A breakfast bar off the kitchen adds additional casual seating.
Floor Plan of Another Seedbed
Floor Plan of Another Seedbed
The rear of the home faces the forest, and a wall of firewood creates a sense of seclusion. Operable windows allow for passive ventilation on the upper and lower floors.
The rear of the home faces the forest, and a wall of firewood creates a sense of seclusion. Operable windows allow for passive ventilation on the upper and lower floors.
Before: The previous floor plan was fairly standard, with compartmentalized living areas.
Before: The previous floor plan was fairly standard, with compartmentalized living areas.
Allen noted that the clients requested the use of VOC-free materials as an eco-friendly measure and a protective measure for a young child who has allergies. As a result, the team selected materials and finishes with a low environmental impact.
Allen noted that the clients requested the use of VOC-free materials as an eco-friendly measure and a protective measure for a young child who has allergies. As a result, the team selected materials and finishes with a low environmental impact.
A shaded patio can be used throughout the year, creating an extra "room
A shaded patio can be used throughout the year, creating an extra "room
The driveway brings residents together. “We were hoping there would be people with similar values moving in,” says Michael, resident—and that turned out to be the case. One neighbor owns a street wear shop; another has talked about starting a board game night. Two other toddlers also live in the complex—built-in buds for Michael's son, Nathan.
The driveway brings residents together. “We were hoping there would be people with similar values moving in,” says Michael, resident—and that turned out to be the case. One neighbor owns a street wear shop; another has talked about starting a board game night. Two other toddlers also live in the complex—built-in buds for Michael's son, Nathan.
Irregular milled perforations form intriguing light wells in the skin of the house.
Irregular milled perforations form intriguing light wells in the skin of the house.
Why Now, More Than Ever, the ADU Is the Future of Home: Whether it serves as an investment, backyard office, or intergenerational housing, the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) has never made more sense.
Why Now, More Than Ever, the ADU Is the Future of Home: Whether it serves as an investment, backyard office, or intergenerational housing, the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) has never made more sense.
Constructed out of structural insulated panels (SIPS), the Element House is a modular building that was designed to operate independently of public utilities by instead employing passive systems and on-site energy generation. The house functions as a guesthouse and visitor center for Star Axis, a nearby land art project by the artist Charles Ross in New Mexico.
Constructed out of structural insulated panels (SIPS), the Element House is a modular building that was designed to operate independently of public utilities by instead employing passive systems and on-site energy generation. The house functions as a guesthouse and visitor center for Star Axis, a nearby land art project by the artist Charles Ross in New Mexico.
This photo and the next are two very different modern bathroom vanities with mirrors. Here, a Rejuvenation mirror with brass accents reflects those throughout the guesthouse, including in the Waterworks taps and Workstead pendants.
This photo and the next are two very different modern bathroom vanities with mirrors. Here, a Rejuvenation mirror with brass accents reflects those throughout the guesthouse, including in the Waterworks taps and Workstead pendants.