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Most of the interior, including the walls and storage, is made of Chilean pine plywood, which Ryan chose for its durability and lack of knots. Each sheet, purchased at Lowe’s, cost $20.
Most of the interior, including the walls and storage, is made of Chilean pine plywood, which Ryan chose for its durability and lack of knots. Each sheet, purchased at Lowe’s, cost $20.
An upstairs bedroom nook. The wood slats help visually integrate the space with the lower level.
An upstairs bedroom nook. The wood slats help visually integrate the space with the lower level.
Wood slats divide the space while providing additional storage.
Wood slats divide the space while providing additional storage.
The light-filled shelving.
The light-filled shelving.
A Cosmorelax Essex sofa sits in the living area, along with Maxalto Fulgens armchairs.
A Cosmorelax Essex sofa sits in the living area, along with Maxalto Fulgens armchairs.
“The design also recalls the tradition of the American porch by providing generous covered spaces at the front and rear doors,” say the architects. “Activating the outdoor areas around the building fosters a sense of community and encourages residents to expand their experience at home.”
“The design also recalls the tradition of the American porch by providing generous covered spaces at the front and rear doors,” say the architects. “Activating the outdoor areas around the building fosters a sense of community and encourages residents to expand their experience at home.”
Large windows pulls views of the landscape indoors to create an immersive experience in the open-plan living spaces.
Large windows pulls views of the landscape indoors to create an immersive experience in the open-plan living spaces.
Pictured on the left is the former cottage that's located on the north side of the house. It houses two bedrooms, a kitchenette, dining area, bathroom, and a mud room.
Pictured on the left is the former cottage that's located on the north side of the house. It houses two bedrooms, a kitchenette, dining area, bathroom, and a mud room.
Large sliding glass doors allow daylight to fill the living room. Smaller windows are placed in the kitchen area and the sleeping loft. The exterior is clad in heart pine which needs very little up-keep and is known for its strength and hardness.
Large sliding glass doors allow daylight to fill the living room. Smaller windows are placed in the kitchen area and the sleeping loft. The exterior is clad in heart pine which needs very little up-keep and is known for its strength and hardness.