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British-Indian architect Laurie Baker, known for pioneering low-cost, climate-responsive housing in India, was a key influence on the project. “We drew from his idea of the jaali—the perforated brick wall—as a way to break up the vertical volume of the vaulted space,” says Sasidharan. “It helped with everything from ventilation to light filtering, while also giving the home a sense of openness.”
British-Indian architect Laurie Baker, known for pioneering low-cost, climate-responsive housing in India, was a key influence on the project. “We drew from his idea of the jaali—the perforated brick wall—as a way to break up the vertical volume of the vaulted space,” says Sasidharan. “It helped with everything from ventilation to light filtering, while also giving the home a sense of openness.”
Deborah models a face in clay in her workshop, located a few steps from the house.
Deborah models a face in clay in her workshop, located a few steps from the house.
“The pitched ceilings and ribbon of clerestory windows make the interior feel more spacious than it is,” notes Gooden.
“The pitched ceilings and ribbon of clerestory windows make the interior feel more spacious than it is,” notes Gooden.
An artist by trade, and gardener by passion, Allison Paschke commissioned Providence-based architecture firm 3SIXØ to build a modest cottage that would allow her to reconnect with nature. She landscaped the home’s lush gardens herself.
An artist by trade, and gardener by passion, Allison Paschke commissioned Providence-based architecture firm 3SIXØ to build a modest cottage that would allow her to reconnect with nature. She landscaped the home’s lush gardens herself.
“I believe in simplicity and natural materials,” says Steph. “In our home, what really pops is our things: our furniture, art, and books. And in my [Tiny Grocer] store in the same way what really pops is our products.
“I believe in simplicity and natural materials,” says Steph. “In our home, what really pops is our things: our furniture, art, and books. And in my [Tiny Grocer] store in the same way what really pops is our products.
Steph, Margaret, and their two dogs spent 2.5 years living in a 525-square-foot yurt on their 1.77 acre property in Austin’s <b>TK</b> neighborhood while their home was being designed and remodeled.
Steph, Margaret, and their two dogs spent 2.5 years living in a 525-square-foot yurt on their 1.77 TK
A view of how the reworked entry meets the new office/library, with the slat wall promoting sightlines through the house.
A view of how the reworked entry meets the new office/library, with the slat wall promoting sightlines through the house.
Custom cabinetry creates entry storage, and wasn’t brought up to the ceiling, so as to appear floating and allow more natural light to spread. The custom metal fabrication is by Michael Northrup, including a powder coated railing and entry shelf.
Custom cabinetry creates entry storage, and wasn’t brought up to the ceiling, so as to appear floating and allow more natural light to spread. The custom metal fabrication is by Michael Northrup, including a powder coated railing and entry shelf.
As is typical in Bangalore, the windows incorporate concrete <i>jalis</i>, lattice-like concrete screens that allow light and air to pass through while also serving a privacy function.
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Greenery cascades from planters at each level of the home.
Greenery cascades from planters at each level of the home.
The architects used cedar slats to enclose a steel-and-concrete staircase that leads to the master bedroom upstairs.
The architects used cedar slats to enclose a steel-and-concrete staircase that leads to the master bedroom upstairs.
A screen made from concrete breeze-blocks allows breeze and filtered light into the stairwell.
A screen made from concrete breeze-blocks allows breeze and filtered light into the stairwell.
The simple palette of the house of recycled bricks, terrazzo floors, timber floors. white painted walls and concrete breeze-blocks are put together in a thoughtful manner.
The simple palette of the house of recycled bricks, terrazzo floors, timber floors. white painted walls and concrete breeze-blocks are put together in a thoughtful manner.
The translucent timber-frame eastern facade lets in diffuse light perfect for painting.
The translucent timber-frame eastern facade lets in diffuse light perfect for painting.

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