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Design classics like the Tolomeo wall sconce and Componibili table round out the bedroom.
Design classics like the Tolomeo wall sconce and Componibili table round out the bedroom.
Visible outside the window, the property also comes with a detached brick garage that helps shield views from the street. The neighboring house, which Marker also designed, features no windows along the side facing this home, creating additional privacy.
Visible outside the window, the property also comes with a detached brick garage that helps shield views from the street. The neighboring house, which Marker also designed, features no windows along the side facing this home, creating additional privacy.
Inside, the home offers original hardwood floors and wood-clad ceilings throughout. The current owners, who purchased the property in 2002, added a living room fireplace and completed some other renovations.
Inside, the home offers original hardwood floors and wood-clad ceilings throughout. The current owners, who purchased the property in 2002, added a living room fireplace and completed some other renovations.
Originally the home of a local architect, this steel-and-glass home is now up for sale in Downers Grove, Illinois. The structure is sited toward the back of a mostly wooded .34-acre lot, with a dense section of trees providing additional privacy from the street.
Originally the home of a local architect, this steel-and-glass home is now up for sale in Downers Grove, Illinois. The structure is sited toward the back of a mostly wooded .34-acre lot, with a dense section of trees providing additional privacy from the street.
On the opposite side of the solarium, the second deck features a hot tub.
On the opposite side of the solarium, the second deck features a hot tub.
Another view of the exterior shows one of two decks that extends off of the home.
Another view of the exterior shows one of two decks that extends off of the home.
All of the home's four bedrooms are located on the main level.
All of the home's four bedrooms are located on the main level.
Located in Queensland, Australia, the residence was created by Sarah Waller Design, an architectural studio that’s based in the Queensland suburb of Doonan. The glass pavilion–style home was designed for Sarah Waller and her family and sits on top of a polished concrete slab. Inspired by the midcentury era, it looks out to the Noosa Valley golf course.
Located in Queensland, Australia, the residence was created by Sarah Waller Design, an architectural studio that’s based in the Queensland suburb of Doonan. The glass pavilion–style home was designed for Sarah Waller and her family and sits on top of a polished concrete slab. Inspired by the midcentury era, it looks out to the Noosa Valley golf course.
All appliances in the kitchen are from Thermador, save for a Miele dishwasher. Bright white Caesarstone bounces yet more light into the space.
All appliances in the kitchen are from Thermador, save for a Miele dishwasher. Bright white Caesarstone bounces yet more light into the space.
The modestly scaled master bedroom opens to a view of the woods located behind the property.
The modestly scaled master bedroom opens to a view of the woods located behind the property.
“Creating efficient space is valuable, but for us, rooms that offer visual and spatial continuity with nature are also important,” architect Julie Dowling explains. “When the sliding doors are open, the living room and kitchen double in size.”
“Creating efficient space is valuable, but for us, rooms that offer visual and spatial continuity with nature are also important,” architect Julie Dowling explains. “When the sliding doors are open, the living room and kitchen double in size.”
Two linked 1,000-square-foot pavilions are greater than a sum of their parts. The simply detailed, taut, flat-roofed home’s two wings form a T-shape. One wing runs north to south, parallel to a pool, and contains the open-plan living spaces. Photo by Matthew Millman.
Two linked 1,000-square-foot pavilions are greater than a sum of their parts. The simply detailed, taut, flat-roofed home’s two wings form a T-shape. One wing runs north to south, parallel to a pool, and contains the open-plan living spaces. Photo by Matthew Millman.