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A small courtyard cut out of the center holds a sheltered terrace with an outdoor fireplace. This space separates the main living spaces from the bedrooms. #dwelllpow
A small courtyard cut out of the center holds a sheltered terrace with an outdoor fireplace. This space separates the main living spaces from the bedrooms. #dwelllpow
Excellence in design and craftsmanship means the homeowners can let the space sing without needing to fill it with objects. However, the elk rack that was previously hiding out in the couples’ old garage creates a focal point and adds intrigue to the modern yet primitive balance.
Excellence in design and craftsmanship means the homeowners can let the space sing without needing to fill it with objects. However, the elk rack that was previously hiding out in the couples’ old garage creates a focal point and adds intrigue to the modern yet primitive balance.
Scott and Regina’s toolkit of electronics extends outdoors. A Sonos sound system is installed on the patio and a retractable sunshade from DeFauw Design protects the kitchen cabinets’ gray Tabu veneer from fading.
Scott and Regina’s toolkit of electronics extends outdoors. A Sonos sound system is installed on the patio and a retractable sunshade from DeFauw Design protects the kitchen cabinets’ gray Tabu veneer from fading.
The two-story addition is only fully visible from within the Kemps' leafy backyard. The addition was designed to recede into the existing roof line to maintain the home's original scale and context in the neighborhood. Retractable window and door systems allow the home to
The two-story addition is only fully visible from within the Kemps' leafy backyard. The addition was designed to recede into the existing roof line to maintain the home's original scale and context in the neighborhood. Retractable window and door systems allow the home to
Shannon Bloemker’s hillside home in Piedmont, California, is arranged in a C-shape with protected courtyards.
Shannon Bloemker’s hillside home in Piedmont, California, is arranged in a C-shape with protected courtyards.
The relationship between interior and exterior becomes crucial in the articulation of the residence.
The relationship between interior and exterior becomes crucial in the articulation of the residence.
View from basement bedroom into courtyard
View from basement bedroom into courtyard
Our kids are our future—teach them to be conscientious and kind to Mother Earth with these sweet, informative children’s books.
Our kids are our future—teach them to be conscientious and kind to Mother Earth with these sweet, informative children’s books.
Chef Alfredo Oropeza wanted the kitchen to be the heart of the house. By saving money on building materials elsewhere in the project, Castillo was able to indulge in cabinetry by Porcelanosa, bar stools by Ligne Roset, and a granite island, making this the crème de la crème of kitchens.
Chef Alfredo Oropeza wanted the kitchen to be the heart of the house. By saving money on building materials elsewhere in the project, Castillo was able to indulge in cabinetry by Porcelanosa, bar stools by Ligne Roset, and a granite island, making this the crème de la crème of kitchens.
In Sweden, architect Bengt Mattias Carlsson created a pavilion adjacent to a residence dating from the late 1800s. The pergola is made from glue-laminated timber beams set atop steel posts; it protects the pool from falling pine needles. George Nelson benches offer places to sit.
In Sweden, architect Bengt Mattias Carlsson created a pavilion adjacent to a residence dating from the late 1800s. The pergola is made from glue-laminated timber beams set atop steel posts; it protects the pool from falling pine needles. George Nelson benches offer places to sit.
The Heids incorporated mostly native plants into the courtyard, which Andrew designed as an ovoid decagon. The George Nelson Platform bench is from Design Within Reach. Solarban low-e glass improves insulation. The layout, says Andrew, is meant to “bring people together.”
The Heids incorporated mostly native plants into the courtyard, which Andrew designed as an ovoid decagon. The George Nelson Platform bench is from Design Within Reach. Solarban low-e glass improves insulation. The layout, says Andrew, is meant to “bring people together.”
In the master bathroom, all boundaries between inside and outside and public and private are virtually eliminated. The dark tiles are by Ann Sacks.
In the master bathroom, all boundaries between inside and outside and public and private are virtually eliminated. The dark tiles are by Ann Sacks.
Concrete cut-outs in the flooring allows for indoor plantings in this huge work/live warehouse in Antwerp. (Photo by Tim Van de Velde)
Concrete cut-outs in the flooring allows for indoor plantings in this huge work/live warehouse in Antwerp. (Photo by Tim Van de Velde)
A giant indoor/outdoor courtyard landscaped with tropical plants and volcanic sand, in Antwerp, Belgium. (Photo by Tim Van de Velde)
A giant indoor/outdoor courtyard landscaped with tropical plants and volcanic sand, in Antwerp, Belgium. (Photo by Tim Van de Velde)