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Another Krisel-designed property, this restored midcentury modern built by the Alexander Construction Co. in 1959 has vaulted tongue and groove ceilings and porcelain tile floors, and is furnished with classic designers from Warren Platner, George Nelson and the Eames, and vintage midcentury abstract paintings.

The tent-like home responds to the challenging site in a dynamic way.

“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.

Frontal view of the GOMOS #1

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

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.

Case Inlet Retreat

The yard doubles as the retention area for the monsoon rainstorms as well as a place for the homeowners to play

Delta Shelter | Olson Kundig

A compact prefab vacation home in the seaside community of Onemana Beach is clad in plywood and vertical timber battens finished in Resene’s Lumbersider paint in Foam.

The backyard’s emphasis on nature is mirrored in the front of the home, which also underwent extensive landscaping by Considered Design. The owners and Parish wanted to “tone everything down” and turn the home into a backdrop for a natural setting.

Entry Bridge

The entryway of the Pink House is recessed to enhance the spatial notion of solid and void.

“You’re surrounded by what appeals to most people on a small island, which is the sound of nature.” —Resident Mimi Parsons

Driveway lanes lead to a rolling gate for everyday parking. A 2 car garage is accessed of the alley in the rear.

Once through the street-level entrance, the property's modern garage door comes into view. Stairs lead up to the kitchen.

Front Exterior

roof deck/view

coastal midcentury modern // entry + drought-tolerant landscaping

Existing front facade

Main House Fire Pit

Front Porch: Bronze sculpture by Gail Folwell

Front outdoor area

Street view, frontal, dusk

View of the two bays along with the swimming pool.

Street view, dusk

Front Exterior, Day

Each surface was treated as an opportunity for expression by the architect, Tobin Green.

The residence is set back a few feet from the site’s edge, allowing more light to flood into neighbors’ windows and leaving space for trees. “The idea was to make a strong gesture to incorporate ideas

of openness,” Lynch explains. “It’s not just a box if you look at it closely. It’s a series of planes that fit together."

Street Facade

Front Exterior

Exterior

Morning vista

Front outdoor space

Our House - Exterior

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