Garage

The dark cedar-stained lanai is the cozy, attractive center of activity at Kūono .

Fortunately, the damaged exterior and dismally dark 1970s interior didn’t scare away NMT Financial, who were captivated by the home wrapped around a massive oak tree embedded into the inner courtyard. Oakland-based See Arch was hired to restore the home’s modernist character while updating the dwelling to contemporary standards.

Sliding door panels between the kitchen and dining room allow the spaces in JB Apartment to be easily rearranged.

Kanuka Valley House by WireDog Architecture

The home is surrounded by a modern wooden fence that matches the cedar plank siding found on the second floor of the home.

Iniö has a high-ceilinged terrace, and is fitted with generous floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and dining area that bring in plenty of natural light.

- Leelanau County, Michigan Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017

Through an integral relationship between use, form, and material, the Low/Rise House responds sensitively to site, nature, and neighborhood, creating a new type of suburban living – both urban and rural.

The residence architect Cary Bernstein designed for Scott Croyle and his family is an exercise in hide-and-seek. Clever storage keeps the space clutter-free and lets the structure shine. In the entryway, drawers tuck under the mezzanine, niches hold artwork, and speakers are built in line with the cabinets.