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Homeowner Gabriel Hidd purchased this apartment, located in the Flamingo area of south Rio, at auction to have his first experience living alone.
Homeowner Gabriel Hidd purchased this apartment, located in the Flamingo area of south Rio, at auction to have his first experience living alone.
The detached studio offers an idyllic space to rest or work, and is located just steps away from the jacuzzi which offers views of the Hollywood Sign.
The detached studio offers an idyllic space to rest or work, and is located just steps away from the jacuzzi which offers views of the Hollywood Sign.
In the nursery, a Safari rug from Ferm Living warms the painted brick wall, and an interior window pulls in natural light.
In the nursery, a Safari rug from Ferm Living warms the painted brick wall, and an interior window pulls in natural light.
Western red cedar slat panels are paired with a pine ceiling and stained oak cabinets in the kitchen. Model Six Stools by Jeff Covey for Herman Miller line the concrete counter.
Western red cedar slat panels are paired with a pine ceiling and stained oak cabinets in the kitchen. Model Six Stools by Jeff Covey for Herman Miller line the concrete counter.
A built-in bunk bed in the living area/bedroom doubles as a sofa.
A built-in bunk bed in the living area/bedroom doubles as a sofa.
Expansive windows in the kitchen frame views of the nearby forest and meadows.
Expansive windows in the kitchen frame views of the nearby forest and meadows.
Although The Goat Heads are mostly clad in metal, it’s the plastic panel walls at the entries that really shine. “In the evening they act like lanterns and animate the courtyards,” says Rogers. Their glow is tempered by the concrete breeze-block walls. “It was important that the units weren’t too bright—part of the beauty out here is the sky at night.”
Although The Goat Heads are mostly clad in metal, it’s the plastic panel walls at the entries that really shine. “In the evening they act like lanterns and animate the courtyards,” says Rogers. Their glow is tempered by the concrete breeze-block walls. “It was important that the units weren’t too bright—part of the beauty out here is the sky at night.”
Interlocking rubber tiles from HiddenLock provide a watertight seal for the floor. Primarily used in garages, the tough, spill-friendly tiles cost about $3.15 per square foot.
Interlocking rubber tiles from HiddenLock provide a watertight seal for the floor. Primarily used in garages, the tough, spill-friendly tiles cost about $3.15 per square foot.
In addition to having a queen bed upstairs, Ryan built a sofa that converts to a twin, based on a design by architect Sean O’Neill. The transformable unit cost $500 in upholstery, $35 in wood, and $4 in hinges.
In addition to having a queen bed upstairs, Ryan built a sofa that converts to a twin, based on a design by architect Sean O’Neill. The transformable unit cost $500 in upholstery, $35 in wood, and $4 in hinges.