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The living room has a gray rug by Tai Ping Carpets, rust-colored B&B Italia sofas, a pendant by David Weeks, and a frieze of butterflies by artist Kirk Maxon inspired by birds that flutter in the treetops outside Roberta’s balcony. Blinds, pocketed in the soffit above the doors, come down automatically when the sun is too bright.

The entrance hall is sandwiched between two enormous glazed panels, offering immediate views through the home to embrace views of the lush wetlands that surround the property. The clerestory windows that wrap around the top of the main living area peek over the top of the darker form, offering a hint of what’s to come.

Turkel Design built and outfitted this multi-generational home for Canadian clients. They start the process with a detailed questionnaire, and then hone in on the details.

The home’s eaves—over eight feet long—allow the garden doors to be kept fully open without rain blowing inside, barring a severe storm. The deep eaves also provide solar protection to the interior.

The kitchen island responds to the concrete walls and floor, while black pendant lights punctuate the otherwise light palette.

The formwork concrete creates a dynamic horizontal directionality in the living areas that directs the eye to the views.