Naturaleza

In Kansas City, Missouri, a family sought to construct a new home using prefabricated structural insulated panels (SIPS) instead of traditional frame construction. The entire kit house is composed of 4' x 8' sections, and the shell was constructed in about a week. The project’s relatively low cost, quick build time, and highly insulated envelope were positives, but the panels also have their limitations. “Most SIP projects look pretty stupid,” Jamie says. “They haven’t been manipulated by someone who’s thinking creatively.” In this case, Jamie augmented the simple panel system with a dynamic cantilever.

- Tehachapi Mountains, California Dwell Magazine : November / December 2017

"The owners really wanted to make sure that the furniture was inviting and interesting, but still felt like it fit the space,

Tucked away in California’s Sierra National Forest, this remote and rentable vacation home has a cozy interior that embraces outdoor views.

Makai’s structural steel components were designed by Mark Donofrio and affixed to the lava at four points. The kitchen contains a Kohler sink and pot racks from IKEA. "Because of the angle of the lava, it’s asymmetrical," says architect Erin Moore.

The outdoor space includes a fire pit.

The 3,000-square-foot house sits partially on stilts to tread as lightly as possible on its natural island site.

The interiors of many of Mickey Muennig’s houses emphasize natural building materials such as wood, concrete, and stone.

Mill Valley Cabins

The simplicity in massing and material create a sculptural blocking of interior and exterior spaces.