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The Shed/House sits atop a small hillside, part of a property the Redington family is restoring with native vegetation.

<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">"Entering the house feels remarkably like stepping aboard a vessel,

“The original house was more about viewing nature from afar,” says architect Alice Fung of the 1954 structure, which is perched at the highest point on the site. “The new buildings are very connected to the land and allow people to go outdoors at every level.”

The ceramics studio was built on the posts and beams of an abandoned pergola from the old estate. Its new enclosure consists of a roof elevated off of the original rafters, and glazing applied directly to shelves that are suspended between the original columns.

"Knowing that it would need to be on the vacation rental market until we retire, we wanted it to be a destination home for families to explore the Bonavista peninsula,

"In the more rural areas of Newfoundland, it's rare to have such a contemporary build,

Christopher Strom was recognized in the “Best Contemporary” category in Marvin Architects Challenge 2017. The judges admired the simple addition that is reminiscent of the traditional red barn, yet uses strategic volume and glass to create a dramatic contemporary living space.

Architects Challenge 2015 - Best Contemporary 2015 A contemporary and economical design ensures that the 864-square-foot Russian River Studio wastes no space. Nestled atop hill off the Russian River in California, windows on every wall and ceiling skylights let natural light illuminate the main studio space and the imagination. Architect: Cathy Schwabe; Architecture Firm: Cathy Schwabe Architecture; Location: Russian River, CA.; Photo by David Wakely Photography #marvin #windows #doors #architecture #russianriver #CA #architectschallenge

Architects Challenge 2015 Best in Show Winner: Healdsburg Residence The environmentally-friendly Healdsburg Residence is composed of four wings featuring iconic gabled roofs, connected by open breezeways. Architect: Nick Noyes; Architecture Firm: Nick Noyes Architecture #marvin #windows #doors #architecture #walkway #healdsburg #architectschallenge

Healdsburg Residence - Architect's Challenge 2015 Best in Show Winner The sophisticated simplicity of the Healdsburg Residence is on full display throughout a brilliant living space that swells with natural light. Architect: Nick Noyes; Architecture Firm: Nick Noyes Architecture; Location: Healdsburg, CA #marvin #windows #doors #architecture #healdsburg #CA #interior #architectschallenge

Elizabeth Herrmann was recognized as the winner of the “Best Transitional” category in Marvin Architects Challenge 2017. Judges chose the Knoll House as an exemplary residence for its “composition of two simple forms punctuated by large windows, allowing the residence to settle into the wooded site while taking advantage of great views. The added move of the simple pop-up dormer adds a dramatic touch to the main living area and another view angle to the tops of those trees.”

Wheelchair accessible bathroom with high visibility, highly textured finishes for low vision way finding

Ultimately the aim of the design is to help Ken retain his memories and keep him safe.

Norman Millar and Judith Sheine designed the built-ins in the living-dining area, which were made from vertical-grain Douglas fir. Vintage Dutch industrial chairs are arranged around a black walnut dining table that, like the madrone coffee table, is by Urban Hardwoods.

After buying a site overlooking an inlet called Smuggler’s Cove, Gabriel Ramirez asked two architects—Norman Millar, dean of the Woodbury School of Architecture, and Judith Sheine, head of the architecture department at the University of Oregon—to design the house. Boi sconces, which David Weeks designed for Ralph Pucci, illuminate the bedroom in this Sea Ranch residence.

The living room is furnished with vintage items, including a leather-and-chrome chair by Suekichi Uchida and a stacking stool by Florence Knoll.

A Model 2026 pendant by Gino Sarfatti, purchased via rewire gallery in Los Angeles, hangs over the vintage table and woven chairs, all bought from Round Top Antiques Fair.