Raw Aesthetics

With plenty of space, Spellman is able to utilize his studio to create his artwork and music, as well as use the area as a gathering area for entertainment.

Taliesin West is a Frank Lloyd Wright Masterpiece, composed of locally sourced materials, rich red hues, and thoughtful indoor to outdoor connections.

In true mid-century fashion, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp is paired with an Eames Lounge by Charles and Ray Eames in a corner of the living room. The glass walls and mitered corner are original features of architect Saul Zaik’s 1956 design.

A side view of the front entrance.

A circular glass light well was implemented in the middle of the cave.

The large timber screen casts a

A large wooden terrace connects the various volumes to the pool setting. Large, glass doors connect the kitchen and dining space directly to the outdoor setting.

The collaborative team of Studio Bark and Lowe Guardians describe the SHED concept as

The mahogany-paneled Poggenpohl kitchen system is original to the house. The kitchen opens to the living and dining area.

Taking a closer look at the core of the wave, you’ll find a relaxing hub for the teens to rest after a day of skating or surfing. To soften the factory-like atmosphere, track lighting with subtle LEDs were installed to create a more ambient tone—the final step in forging the perfect chill out zone.

Fukuoka-based firm CASE-REAL executed a renovation of the century-old residence in 2015, creating functional zones that would serve their clients' lifestyles and accommodate guests: a tea room, gallery space, office, and guest room. The modern aesthetics of the townhouse are surrounded by the thick, clay walls of a traditional Japanese warehouse, a rarity in historic memory in the neighborhood. The thoughtfully detailed interior make for quiet, comfortable spaces that evoke a calming energy and look out at seasonal environments.

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Completed in 2013, the roughly 1,500-square-foot cabin provides an open living area framed by white trusses and concrete floors. The dining table was acquired by the owner from a local inn, and is surrounded by the Eames molded plastic Eiffel side chairs from Design Within Reach. The kitchen features a Grohe faucet, a wood bowl from a shop in Harbert, and an Ikea vase.

This circa-1958 Eichler in Silicon Valley makes a mesmerizing first impression with its combination of ipe wood and neon-yellow resin. A garden, courtesy of landscape designer Bernard Trainor, fosters the illusion of more space.