Fireplace as it was at time of home purchase

Fireplace after we ripped out many things from the room.

This garage space uses iconic checkerboard floor tiles to contrast the rustic barn door that provides entry to the rest of The Barn.

Another view of the garage reveals its extensive space to house vehicles and protect them from the elements.

The living room Ortal fireplace is clad in cold-rolled steel with a waxed finish. The side chairs, vintage reproductions from Room and Board, feature shapely walnut arms.

Vegetal Chair, Vitra, 2008. Chair, polyamide. 606 × 552 × 813 mm/23.8 × 21.7 × 32 inches; Vitra, Switzerland

Casa 2I4E - P+0 arquitectura

Casa 2I4E - P+0 arquitectura

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While effortlessly chic and minimalist in the final photography, Arch11 noted that much of the success of this project can be attributed to working with a construction team dedicated to craftsmanship. “Even though this modern [design] language is common, a lot of Hale Construction’s work is restoration. He [Andrew Hale] practiced his craft at the highest level,” noted Meade.

In Lorne, Victoria, Austin Maynard Architects gave an old shack near the beach a modern revamp and a timber extension that allows for elevated sea views. With interiors lined in recycled Silvertop Ash, the house oozes a cozy, cabin-like feel.

2007 Office Pets.

Algues, Vitra, 2004. Modular partition unit, injected polyamide. Each unit: 300 × 40 × 270 mm/ 11.8 × 1.6 × 10.6 inches; Vitra, Switzerland

2009Tribute to Camper.

2002 Repeat, for Maharam.

1999 The Kasese Chair.

The addition’s two stories of cedar-framed sliding doors and window provide generous views of the house’s prized jacaranda tree. The addition’s polished concrete floor and white cladding extend into the garden, drawing occupants to the serene rear porch. There, they can relax on stools designed by Alvar Aalto and Charles Wilson while admiring the luscious greenery.

While the original home was dark, like other homes of its period, the addition allowed Andrews and his team to let in an abundance of natural light.

2006 Worker Chair for Vitra.

Clouds, Kradat, 2009. Modular partition unit, thermo compressed foam and fabric, coinjected rubberband. 500 × 10 × 300 mm/19.7 × 0.4 × 11.8 inches; Kvadrat, Denmark