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The original layout was very much of the time: a perfect midcentury modern flow, with a closed-off kitchen and a fire put in the floor. “They were cool but impractical spaces,” says Schaer.
The original layout was very much of the time: a perfect midcentury modern flow, with a closed-off kitchen and a fire put in the floor. “They were cool but impractical spaces,” says Schaer.
Having bought and restored several quirky properties in Washington over the years, including a five-story tree house and a 100-year-old barracks, architect Jason F. McLennan and his wife, artist Tracy McLennan, bought the camp-like retreat in 2020—even though it had no power or running water at the time and is on a secluded island with no ferry service.
Having bought and restored several quirky properties in Washington over the years, including a five-story tree house and a 100-year-old barracks, architect Jason F. McLennan and his wife, artist Tracy McLennan, bought the camp-like retreat in 2020—even though it had no power or running water at the time and is on a secluded island with no ferry service.
Willy Chan crafts part of his design during his time in the Thos. Moser workshop. Photo provided by Thos. Moser.
Willy Chan crafts part of his design during his time in the Thos. Moser workshop. Photo provided by Thos. Moser.
“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.
Local artist John Bisbee created a decorative screen out of nails for the end of the base cabinet. Stuart built the drawers using traditional wood-on-wood slides and proportionally spaced dovetails, which operate differently in summer and winter. “Those idiosyncrasies effect the way you interact with it,” Stuart notes. “The kitchen is experiential in that way.”
Local artist John Bisbee created a decorative screen out of nails for the end of the base cabinet. Stuart built the drawers using traditional wood-on-wood slides and proportionally spaced dovetails, which operate differently in summer and winter. “Those idiosyncrasies effect the way you interact with it,” Stuart notes. “The kitchen is experiential in that way.”
The home, which is located on waterfront property, sits atop cement columns as both a safety measure and to take advantage of the ocean views.
The home, which is located on waterfront property, sits atop cement columns as both a safety measure and to take advantage of the ocean views.
"With over two luscious acres strewn with majestic mature trees, the property easily fits the tennis court, gazebo, waterfall pool and spa, pool house, and separate sauna,
"With over two luscious acres strewn with majestic mature trees, the property easily fits the tennis court, gazebo, waterfall pool and spa, pool house, and separate sauna,
The office area also features a Jolly table from Kartell alongside<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"> a table by local workshop Chuch Estudio and Harry Bertoia side chairs.</span>
a table by local workshop Chuch Estudio and Harry Bertoia side chairs.
Zaha Hadid x EAA Foundation tents in Turkey
Zaha Hadid x EAA Foundation tents in Turkey
In India, the Australian NGO The Anganwadi Project completed this school, named Harivillu 1, in 2019. According to the group, “a double layer roof construction... reduces heat penetration into the class and encourages passive ventilation.”
In India, the Australian NGO The Anganwadi Project completed this school, named Harivillu 1, in 2019. According to the group, “a double layer roof construction... reduces heat penetration into the class and encourages passive ventilation.”
Architect Jesús Porras Montesino collaborated with the nonprofit Kounkuey Design Initiative to help build the Kibera Public Space Project in Kenya. “I’m less interested in aesthetics and more interested in ensuring every square centimeter in a building will be useful,” he has said of his work.
Architect Jesús Porras Montesino collaborated with the nonprofit Kounkuey Design Initiative to help build the Kibera Public Space Project in Kenya. “I’m less interested in aesthetics and more interested in ensuring every square centimeter in a building will be useful,” he has said of his work.
Since spending time in the great outdoors may not be accessible, cultivate your own green spaces at home—whether that be a balcony or your backyard. Check out our guides for propagating houseplants, starting vegetable seeds indoors, or tackling your own victory garden.
Since spending time in the great outdoors may not be accessible, cultivate your own green spaces at home—whether that be a balcony or your backyard. Check out our guides for propagating houseplants, starting vegetable seeds indoors, or tackling your own victory garden.
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