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Architect Gustavo Costa calls the home library the “project’s heart.” This central space houses the owner’s expansive collection of about 5,000 books, and acts as a meeting place for friends and colleagues. A Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red and Blue chair completes the space.
Architect Gustavo Costa calls the home library the “project’s heart.” This central space houses the owner’s expansive collection of about 5,000 books, and acts as a meeting place for friends and colleagues. A Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red and Blue chair completes the space.
Most of the 5,000 people attending the fair were buyers representing countries and companies from all around the world.
Most of the 5,000 people attending the fair were buyers representing countries and companies from all around the world.
Lawn for the puppy !!
Lawn for the puppy !!
Kitchen space !!
Kitchen space !!
It was this view that made us buy the house !!
It was this view that made us buy the house !!
Pool waterfalls !!
Pool waterfalls !!
Green wall !!
Green wall !!
Hey there puppy !!
Hey there puppy !!
Driveway views; not too bad !!
Driveway views; not too bad !!
These were found chairs that we painted !!
These were found chairs that we painted !!
It's really fun to walk on glass !!
It's really fun to walk on glass !!
So many different areas to enjoy !!
So many different areas to enjoy !!
Opening to the outdoors for the nice weather !!
Opening to the outdoors for the nice weather !!
Kitchen with more rich walnut, and that teal tile !! love it
Kitchen with more rich walnut, and that teal tile !! love it
Pool Cabana complete with hotel ice maker, beverage center and TV !!
Pool Cabana complete with hotel ice maker, beverage center and TV !!
Vaulted living room into the round skylight we go !!
Vaulted living room into the round skylight we go !!
A truly green vacation -- solar panels, but no worries we are connected to the grid !!
A truly green vacation -- solar panels, but no worries we are connected to the grid !!
With 5,000 square feet on the ground floor, the structure boasts two capacious exhibition spaces, which the couple use to show their own work, as well as rent out to others for private events.
With 5,000 square feet on the ground floor, the structure boasts two capacious exhibition spaces, which the couple use to show their own work, as well as rent out to others for private events.
Our kitchen backsplash is a combination of tile and mirrors -- so you can always see the view !!
Our kitchen backsplash is a combination of tile and mirrors -- so you can always see the view !!
Throughout the course of the Seattle Design Festival, which runs from September 10–23, architecture firm Olson Kundig's 10-ton ICE CUBE will melt in Occidental Park. The installation comes from the firm's Think Tank, a staff-led initiative of design innovation. designinpublic.org Photo: Eirik Johnson
Throughout the course of the Seattle Design Festival, which runs from September 10–23, architecture firm Olson Kundig's 10-ton ICE CUBE will melt in Occidental Park. The installation comes from the firm's Think Tank, a staff-led initiative of design innovation. designinpublic.org Photo: Eirik Johnson
Consisting of three prefabricated units in West Seattle on a 5,000 square-foot lot, the Genesee Townhomes—by Method Homes and Chris Pardo Design—from 1,250-1,400 square feet, each with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.
Consisting of three prefabricated units in West Seattle on a 5,000 square-foot lot, the Genesee Townhomes—by Method Homes and Chris Pardo Design—from 1,250-1,400 square feet, each with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.
Considered the first Usonian prototype, the Jacobs House (or Jacobs I) in Madison, WI (constructed 1936-1937) was built for just $5,000 in its day and was the model for affordable, middle-class housing in mid-century America.
Considered the first Usonian prototype, the Jacobs House (or Jacobs I) in Madison, WI (constructed 1936-1937) was built for just $5,000 in its day and was the model for affordable, middle-class housing in mid-century America.
The Leaf House is a lightweight, mobile trailer that was carefully engineered to weigh less than 5,000 pounds. The designer, Laird Herbert, used a metal-mesh, open-joint rainscreen as the cladding on the front end, and spruce pine at the back.
The Leaf House is a lightweight, mobile trailer that was carefully engineered to weigh less than 5,000 pounds. The designer, Laird Herbert, used a metal-mesh, open-joint rainscreen as the cladding on the front end, and spruce pine at the back.
The roof deck, made of Ipe wood and laminated glass light boxes, measures 5,000 square feet and is equipped with a 22-foot-wide movie screen.
The roof deck, made of Ipe wood and laminated glass light boxes, measures 5,000 square feet and is equipped with a 22-foot-wide movie screen.
The eight container apartments, huddled together in a wise use of the space, are situated on an old used car lot in downtown Phoenix. A decommissioned container costs between $1,800 and $5,000, says architect Wesley James. Transportation, handling, and site assembly run at least as much.
The eight container apartments, huddled together in a wise use of the space, are situated on an old used car lot in downtown Phoenix. A decommissioned container costs between $1,800 and $5,000, says architect Wesley James. Transportation, handling, and site assembly run at least as much.
After purchasing a decrepit 1971 Airstream Sovereign for less than $5,000, Seattle-based couple Natasha Lawyer and Brett Bashaw completed a DIY overhaul of the 200-square-foot trailer for approximately $22,000. The daybed area in the front of the Airstream transitions into a small kitchen with a bathroom, while a sleeping area with a king-size bed occupies the rear.
After purchasing a decrepit 1971 Airstream Sovereign for less than $5,000, Seattle-based couple Natasha Lawyer and Brett Bashaw completed a DIY overhaul of the 200-square-foot trailer for approximately $22,000. The daybed area in the front of the Airstream transitions into a small kitchen with a bathroom, while a sleeping area with a king-size bed occupies the rear.
Set of children's veggie bowls by Heath Ceramics, $50.00.
Set of children's veggie bowls by Heath Ceramics, $50.00.
Renting a crane for positioning a module costs $750 to $5,000 per day. City permit fees for closing a street during delivery sometimes cost more than the crane rental.
Renting a crane for positioning a module costs $750 to $5,000 per day. City permit fees for closing a street during delivery sometimes cost more than the crane rental.
Sliding cabinet (€5,000)
Sliding cabinet (€5,000)
Method Homes is a custom manufacturer of precision–engineered, prefabricated, modern structures that services the Western United States and Canada, including Oregon. Their homes range in size and style, from 1,200-square-foot rustic cabins to 3,5000-square-foot contemporary residences. Method Homes also has an ongoing commitment to sustainable design, with many of their homes eligible for LEED certification and other environmental certifications; some homes can even be designed to be energy net-zero.
Method Homes is a custom manufacturer of precision–engineered, prefabricated, modern structures that services the Western United States and Canada, including Oregon. Their homes range in size and style, from 1,200-square-foot rustic cabins to 3,5000-square-foot contemporary residences. Method Homes also has an ongoing commitment to sustainable design, with many of their homes eligible for LEED certification and other environmental certifications; some homes can even be designed to be energy net-zero.
The adventure van can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
The adventure van can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
The almost 5,000 square feet of outdoor area is split between landscaped living space and an untamed forest.
The almost 5,000 square feet of outdoor area is split between landscaped living space and an untamed forest.
The Real Shaker Utility by deVOL, prices start from £5,000
The Real Shaker Utility by deVOL, prices start from £5,000
The Real Shaker Utility by deVOL, prices start from £5,000
The Real Shaker Utility by deVOL, prices start from £5,000
The Real Shaker Utility by deVOL, prices start from £5,000
The Real Shaker Utility by deVOL, prices start from £5,000

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