White oak cabinetry by 'Henry Built'
Double fir rafters encase steel flitch plates, allowing for long spans of open space. Hemlock ceilings layer above, bringing warmth to the inside.
Concrete counters extend to the exterior.
Mulberry trees shade the side facade. In winter they shed their leaves and let the sun into the exterior.
As Nicolás Tovo and Teresa Sarmiento of La Base embraced modular design as part of their architectural practice, they noticed that prospective clients were wary of prefabricated construction. So the duo teamed up with Place, an Argentine prefab builder, to make a proof of concept just outside the Patagonian resort town of Bariloche.
Keep founders Austin and Kotono Watanabe revived a compact home in Minneapolis with a dazzling kitchen, an all-electric upgrade, and a clerestory “scoop.”
The home office's built-in desk has enough space for parents to work while the kids tackle art projects or homework without feeling too crowded.
Generous windows, framed by electric shades, bring nature inside the space along with ample nature light for when inspiration strikes in the art studio.
The office includes two Asari Chairs by Herman Miller purchased from Design Within Reach and overhead illumination from Kuzco Lighting.
Savings were made by selecting an IKEA kitchen with simple appliances and a Caesarstone countertop.
In the living room, a wooden sculpture by local artist Dan John Anderson sits in front of a Mags sectional from Hay.
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