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The kitchen, which friends helped put together, pairs affordable Ikea cabinetry with birch countertops and glazed brick tile.

During the day, the operable skylight is often open and provides natural cooling. At night, homeowners can see the moon and stars through the skylight.

Floor Plan of Reimagined Ranch House by Samaha + Hart Architecture

Floor Plan of Hovenkotter-Rattray House by Kyle Hovenkotter and Tiffany Rattray

Molly preparing food in the kitchen. A Crane Light by Andrew Neyer hangs over the countertop, which is accompanied by a pair of Nerd stools by Muuto.

The simple yet functional kitchen uses countertops from IKEA and shelving made from fallen trees on the property.

Completed in December 2023, Yandoit House was designed by Archier and prefabricated by Candour.

Designed for a couple, the one-bedroom, one-bathroom home totals 1,722 square feet with a square plan and flat roof.

Yandoit House was built using Candour’s structural glazed facade system, wall panels, and exposed rafter ceiling cassettes, as well as its design software and manufacturing facility.

Conceptually the design is comprised of three rectangular forms assembled like fallen tree trunks.

The main house consists of two “branches” stacked at a right angle.

Floor plan of Two Square ADU by Shin Shin

Olive-green Fireclay tile creates a spa-like experience in the bathroom and fluctuates in tone throughout the day.

For the sake of affordability and durability, the architect employed vinyl flooring for $5,980 throughout the ADU. In the open-plan kitchen/dining/living area, a vaulted ceiling lends a feeling of luxury and spaciousness.

The secluded setting and spectacular views, like the one from the living room, make the many challenges they faced in updating the property worth it. “It’s a magical place,” says Tracy.