Ideas

Castillero and Reed took inspiration from Norwegian design, keeping things cozy but minimalist with OSB cladding and a monochromatic palette.

Floyd Home provided furniture for the compact space, including the bed, the table legs and the cozy rug.

Japanese company Balmuda donated small appliances that fit perfectly in the compact space: a convection toaster oven, kettle and lantern.

Vigo Plumbing provided the matte black plumbing fixtures.

Positioned beneath the yellow staircase, the dining area benefits from natural light and open sightlines, making it a lively yet grounded space for meals and family gatherings.

The living and kitchen spaces flow together, framed by wood cabinetry, terrazzo, and abundant greenery.

The home’s brick facade balances solidity with openness, framing lush gardens and the natural slopes of Paraty’s Costa Verde.

A massive, swinging pivot door connects the bedroom to a small courtyard with an outdoor shower.

The home is meant to be a gathering place for friends and family, making it so groups of three to 20 can feel at home. A long banquet of seats makes that possible, too.

The interior walls of the living room, crafted from unfinished pine plywood, contrast with the cool gray of the concrete floors.

Knight combined Hardie board and wood siding on the exterior of the duplex, which consists of the ADU at left and a single-family unit at right—unifying them with Benjamin Moore's Burnt Sienna. The entrance to the ADU leads through a private patio that Hannah and Rami use year-round.

Trails lead around a pond on the south side of the home.

"They wanted a home where they could follow the weather, experiencing and doing activities on the property throughout the seasons—during the wet cold seasons, on the inside, and during the warm, dry seasons, out of doors,

The west patio, enclosed by a concrete retaining wall, is designed for outdoor living and overlooks the surrounding forest.

When it rains, water spilling off the roofs creates reflecting pools.