Kitchen

While the house is prefab, the interior and finishes are almost entirely designed by Jussi-Pekka. One of his favorite custom-made elements is an LED light he designed for the window wall on the view side—an idea inspired by the lighting strips in planes that guide to emergency exits. "It’s there to highlight the importance of the glass wall that faces one of the most important aspects of the house: the view,

mökki—is by Jussi-Pekka

Kím designed all of the cabinetry in the kitchen, which features Venice terrazzo tile from Concrete Collaborative.

A George Nakashima chair sits in the corner office off the stair landing.

"One of my favorite moments in the house is the window above the vanity in the guest bath,

In the living room, corner glazing helps blur the line between inside and out. The sofa is by Minotti and the coffee table is by Jake Szymanski. The lounge chair is Finn Juhl.

Inside, bleached oak floors and ceilings frame simple white walls, lending a sense of brightness. In the dining room, a George Nakashima dining set is capped by a pendant light from Apparatus.

The first Koto House is clad in burnt larch timber and features expansive glazing that embraces the views, timber floors, and natural stone details. “We wanted to merge Koto House with its natural environment,” explains Kirstie, who leads the interiors division of Koto.

The homes actively avoid the direct use of fossil fuels—such as gas for heating—and utilize electric-based systems that enable use of renewables for on-site generation. “We also tend to approach projects with a ‘fabric first’ mentality whereby Koto buildings are designed with high-performance envelopes that limit the amount of energy required for services such as heating, cooling, and lighting,” says Theo.

Victor and Brittany’s kitchen features a Bertazzoni range and oak floors.

On the neighboring property, kYodai House brings to mind the horizontal lines that were hallmarks of Wright's designs.

The meditation room can also double as a guest room when the couple has visitors. Wide plank white oak floors throughout bring a softness to the cabin.

Wittman Estes designed and custom fabricated the pulls on the front door and the refrigerator, which are in stainless steel.

All of the door and cabinet hardware, lighting, appliances, plumbing, and accessories are black to create consistent pops of depth and definition throughout the interior.