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Outdoor

Relatively self explanatory. Current eye sores are the old deck/color/railing, the big deck stilts, and all along the basement with uncovered concrete at the bottom, unclear entrance porch thing, etc. Piers would prefer lighter wood color for decking than current state. Natural landscaping (wildflower / pollinator / bird meadow, use of rock walls/boulders, woodland restoration). May be interested in plunge pool or outdoor shower/tub, especially if limitations with converting bathroom into inside/outside situation.

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Front approach reveals entry bridge and house in the woods.
Front approach reveals entry bridge and house in the woods.
The view looking south from an upstairs dormer shows the two wildflower meadow roofs that top the home's single-story sections.
The view looking south from an upstairs dormer shows the two wildflower meadow roofs that top the home's single-story sections.
Behind the house is a large meadow with a white clover path. The grasses are a mixture of pasture grasses, wildflowers, and milkweed, an important host plant for monarch butterflies.
Behind the house is a large meadow with a white clover path. The grasses are a mixture of pasture grasses, wildflowers, and milkweed, an important host plant for monarch butterflies.
Wildflowers are abundant in the HIGH MEADOW at the base of the BEARTOOTH MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS.
Wildflowers are abundant in the HIGH MEADOW at the base of the BEARTOOTH MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS.
Architect Charlie Lazor designed this peaceful, lakeside prefab in Ontario, Canada with a Japanese-style bathroom, clad in teak, with a matching tub and sink by Bath in Wood.
Architect Charlie Lazor designed this peaceful, lakeside prefab in Ontario, Canada with a Japanese-style bathroom, clad in teak, with a matching tub and sink by Bath in Wood.
Both structures step out to small south-facing terraces.
Both structures step out to small south-facing terraces.
A winding path connects the two south-facing structures.
A winding path connects the two south-facing structures.
First built in 1959 as acclaimed architect Jim Olson's first project, this modest bunkhouse in the woods grew into an extraordinary family retreat.
First built in 1959 as acclaimed architect Jim Olson's first project, this modest bunkhouse in the woods grew into an extraordinary family retreat.
Molly and Jeff wanted their guests to have creature comforts, so early on they built an outdoor shower that’s illuminated by string lights at night.
Molly and Jeff wanted their guests to have creature comforts, so early on they built an outdoor shower that’s illuminated by string lights at night.
An upcoming visit from a friend who needed a break from wedding planning gave the couple the incentive to finish the tree deck, which has a wood-fired hot tub on the lower level.
An upcoming visit from a friend who needed a break from wedding planning gave the couple the incentive to finish the tree deck, which has a wood-fired hot tub on the lower level.
Large columns and shear walls offer the structural support needed to mitigate minor earthquakes.
Large columns and shear walls offer the structural support needed to mitigate minor earthquakes.
The steep slope necessitated careful attention to waterproofing and drainage.
The steep slope necessitated careful attention to waterproofing and drainage.
The cantilevered main floor creates space for bracken fern and other indigenous vegetation to flourish.
The cantilevered main floor creates space for bracken fern and other indigenous vegetation to flourish.
“The layout and openings allow ample flow to the exterior, and paths and decks have been developed to ‘flatten’ the sloping site enough to create generous outdoor gathering areas,” Herrin says. “These areas take into account sunlight at different times of day as well as protection from prevailing wind,” he adds. One-by-six-foot ipe planks comprise the decking, and hemlock end grain by the Oregon Lumber Company was installed indoors.
“The layout and openings allow ample flow to the exterior, and paths and decks have been developed to ‘flatten’ the sloping site enough to create generous outdoor gathering areas,” Herrin says. “These areas take into account sunlight at different times of day as well as protection from prevailing wind,” he adds. One-by-six-foot ipe planks comprise the decking, and hemlock end grain by the Oregon Lumber Company was installed indoors.
Malcolm Davis stands behind the specimen oak tree on the new cantilevered wraparound deck.
Malcolm Davis stands behind the specimen oak tree on the new cantilevered wraparound deck.
On the north-facing facade, it’s easy to discern where the original glass doors used to open directly to the deck. In spring of 2012, Block Island contractor John Spier replaced the entire wall of glass panels.
On the north-facing facade, it’s easy to discern where the original glass doors used to open directly to the deck. In spring of 2012, Block Island contractor John Spier replaced the entire wall of glass panels.

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