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Cantilevered deck from Lake Michigan shore beach side.

The exterior terrace is complete with an integral fireplace.

“We always knew we wanted to do prefab—here it is something interesting and beautiful that adds to the character of the street,” says TJ (on deck, with Jay, left, and Chloe). “There weren’t many options for staying in the area with a growing family,” notes Stott.

Entry Courtyard

Dining with a Scandinavian touch: Archi dining chair combined with Carver table.

Inspired by the precise designs of the weaver bird, these nest like lanterns can be moved around for soft (solar LED) light.

Entry way to a modern, contemporary Key West home. Clean lines, planting was done with minimal species and in groupings.

North East corner - The Grill'n Chill zone from mishacks' modular design system.

West Elevation - Private Chill zone from mishacks' modular design system.

Rear wall of courtyard

Mediterranean patio with pool. PI House by Munarq. © Adrià Goula.

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Evening at Copperwood. The 20-acre lot enjoys visits from deer, eagles, hawk, blue heron, fox, and other wildlife.

The front elevation of the home remained modest in appearance with a simple vertical addition, maintaining the typical Austin bungalow aesthetic.

Entry

Board-formed concrete walls create the core of the house and establish its organic feel. "There’s really no other cast-in-place concrete on the street," says Sarah, "but you don’t even see it until you’ve made it through the front courtyard." There, beneath a deep overhang, the couple designed a jagged pathway cantilevered over a water inside and reflections of light into the sitting area.

Clayden made the most of his modest lot by building as close to the perimeter as local zoning codes allow.

The combination of a low concrete wall and built-in bench creates an intimate seating area that acts as an extension to the kitchen and dining room. Another steel trellis above creates an armature for more plants that will fill in and provide shade. The terrace is topped with blue stone and wood screens give the plants a ladder on which to grow.

The house measures approximately 2,500 square feet. Molly, who was born and raised in Taos, says, “Proportionally, it’s a very human scale, and it salutes the unconventional architecture found in local Earthship houses and owner-built homes.”

Green roof

Back yard

roof deck/view

front exterior

Inspired by the sleek yachts of the French Riviera, the Vista outdoor lounge collection features strong horizontal lines formed into flowing, curved shapes, creating a visually light, yet welcoming form.

A Grid lounging unit combined with woven Bells table and the Teak Log side table.

Grand Weave lounging collection offers almost unlimited combinations with its various units and colors White and Meteor.

Perfect dinner at the Split table with stackable chair Curve.

coastal midcentury modern // entry + drought-tolerant landscaping

Southwest Facade

Terrace

East Facade

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