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Vehicle Wall Art supplied the loft’s most unusual feature, a 1965 Fiat Nuova 500 F mounted upside-down on the ceiling. Magnetic panels of blackened and waxed steel display smaller artworks. The floating stairs replaced a ramshackle set of steps.

Lee Cline made the painting in the guestroom, which opens onto a new balcony.

After: Wood beams and concrete walls emerge from cutaways in the drywall, revealing the building’s industrial skeleton. The custom steel-and-oak dining table is by Ohio Design.

The white cedar board paneling in the interiors mimics the exterior; the ones inside are bleached for a lighter finish. Fixed glass picture windows are by Town & Country Glass. Unalam and JIG Design Build fabricated the staircase with ash risers on a single stringer, a Gray Organschi hallmark.

Laboring over every material and line, this project is the result of rigorous design and planning with the clients. With a constant requirement for precision, the joinery and timing of materials throughout the home create clean, harmonic spaces that carry one throughout the home. Celebrating a truth in materials, white walls highlight the wide variety of finishes including clear timber, sandstone, marble, cork, concrete, and steel.

A cylindrical glass staircase with Western red cedar and painted steel mullions dominates the front of the house. The stair treads, along with the floor, are made of recycled spotted gum.

A soaring ceiling delivers a sense of drama to the open-plan great room.

The bedrooms feature original exposed wood ceilings and clerestory windows for additional natural lighting.

From the living room, an open floating staircase leads up to the balcony loft and the second-floor bedrooms.

The mudroom is an essential stop for the family after skiing and other outdoor excursions. Lockers provide neat storage for all their gear.

For the kitchen, the homeowner didn’t want a lot of closed cabinetry. So while the island features plenty of concealed storage space, she was excited to have open shelves to display a selection of beautiful pieces from her collection.

The decor is a balance of custom fabrications and vintage finds from all over the world. The living room features a custom-made sofa, daybed, and coffee table paired with vintage midcentury Danish chairs and an antique rug. "The chairs have interesting details from all angles," says Haines. "Everything needed to look good from every angle."

A modern farmhouse outside Tahoe National Forest stands as a vacation home and gallery for the owner’s art. Designed by architect Clare Walton, Martis Camp House consists of four gable forms divided by stone-clad volumes. Inside, the spaces are a collaboration between the owner, an artist and art collector, and interior designer Brittany Haines of ABD Studio. A departure from the owner’s main residence that exudes a more traditional style, the summer and winter getaway is teeming with bespoke furniture, vintage finds, and personal art.

The entry features a custom-made floating bench. Hooks were added for convenience, as the mudroom would be the main point of entry after a day spent on the slopes.

Wood Melbourne supplied the Otis timber and brass shower head.

The Caroma shower head meets the highest level of Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) at three stars.

Cantilever Interiors designed and built the kitchen, which features ECO by Consentino kitchen countertops.

Filled with natural light and air-purifying plants, the two-bedroom abode boasts clean and contemporary character.

Cradle-to-cradle certified carpet from the Shaw Group adds a warm layer in the living room.