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One North Face tent sits atop a deck; another caps the main building, which contains a kitchen and dining area.
One North Face tent sits atop a deck; another caps the main building, which contains a kitchen and dining area.
Margate Drawers, a re-veneered circa-1950s chest-of-drawers with drawings of the Margate seaside screened atop.
Margate Drawers, a re-veneered circa-1950s chest-of-drawers with drawings of the Margate seaside screened atop.
A massive slab of cypress perched atop sawhorses provides storage for pots and utensils.
A massive slab of cypress perched atop sawhorses provides storage for pots and utensils.
At night, glowing planters illuminate the outdoor space, guiding guests along the walkway.
At night, glowing planters illuminate the outdoor space, guiding guests along the walkway.
Strip windows minimize the solid, exterior wall, allowing the interior spaces to blend with the exterior, even in the kitchen. Atop, the steel beam extends outward to the exterior.
Strip windows minimize the solid, exterior wall, allowing the interior spaces to blend with the exterior, even in the kitchen. Atop, the steel beam extends outward to the exterior.
In reference to the unembellished geometry of the addition, Dyar explains, “[Thodos] framed the pavilion in a steel structure in a subtle nod to the preferred medium of the client’s sculptural work. He resolved challenges of detailing and scale with an eye to enhancing the floating quality of the space, as experienced both by its occupants and passersby.”
In reference to the unembellished geometry of the addition, Dyar explains, “[Thodos] framed the pavilion in a steel structure in a subtle nod to the preferred medium of the client’s sculptural work. He resolved challenges of detailing and scale with an eye to enhancing the floating quality of the space, as experienced both by its occupants and passersby.”
The California Academy of Sciences by David Bryan.
The California Academy of Sciences by David Bryan.
Woodworking is another of Owen's hobbies and his bedroom features a bed and closet he designed and built himself. A blanket from Joinery complements the wood grain of the custom headboard. The pendant light was a flea market find.
Woodworking is another of Owen's hobbies and his bedroom features a bed and closet he designed and built himself. A blanket from Joinery complements the wood grain of the custom headboard. The pendant light was a flea market find.
The wood stove roars atop a table designed by the architect.
The wood stove roars atop a table designed by the architect.
The white cabinets are from Ikea, topped with ABC Stone Afyon White, honed. Artwork by Kristin Texeira sits atop.
The white cabinets are from Ikea, topped with ABC Stone Afyon White, honed. Artwork by Kristin Texeira sits atop.
The screen around the lanai is made from extrene, a material used by the military for radio towers. The welded-steel sculpture, set atop a pile of a’a rocks, was made by Craig.
The screen around the lanai is made from extrene, a material used by the military for radio towers. The welded-steel sculpture, set atop a pile of a’a rocks, was made by Craig.
The backyard sports a sequence of raised flower and vegetable beds and two green roofs—one atop the workshop and other atop the back entrance.
The backyard sports a sequence of raised flower and vegetable beds and two green roofs—one atop the workshop and other atop the back entrance.
Many tiny home dwellers develop eco-friendly habits when they downsize—like adopting a capsule wardrobe, carpooling more, and harvesting rainwater.
Many tiny home dwellers develop eco-friendly habits when they downsize—like adopting a capsule wardrobe, carpooling more, and harvesting rainwater.
Cabinetry with integrated pulls showcase the wood species in their natural splendor; a contrast color island in walnut anchors the space, tied to the walnut flooring and visually supporting the weight of the 6” stone counter atop.
Cabinetry with integrated pulls showcase the wood species in their natural splendor; a contrast color island in walnut anchors the space, tied to the walnut flooring and visually supporting the weight of the 6” stone counter atop.
Atop the carport is a Hopper table and shade by Extremis.
Atop the carport is a Hopper table and shade by Extremis.
Bob and Goya walk atop the guesthouse, which nestles into a hill.
Bob and Goya walk atop the guesthouse, which nestles into a hill.
The home is constructed atop a plinth made of local granite.
The home is constructed atop a plinth made of local granite.
The Hammerfest Cabin is perched high atop a rocky slope.
The Hammerfest Cabin is perched high atop a rocky slope.
The Deep Thoughts Chaise from Blu-dot sits atop a rug from Rugs.com.
The Deep Thoughts Chaise from Blu-dot sits atop a rug from Rugs.com.
The cabin rests atop the foundation of a previous cabin on the family’s property.
The cabin rests atop the foundation of a previous cabin on the family’s property.
Neal and Inga Barber built a new home atop the existing foundation of their previous house in Kenmore, a suburb of Seattle, Washington.
Neal and Inga Barber built a new home atop the existing foundation of their previous house in Kenmore, a suburb of Seattle, Washington.
Atop the kitchen and bathroom lies an additional sleeping quarter, directly under the sky above.
Atop the kitchen and bathroom lies an additional sleeping quarter, directly under the sky above.
On a clear day, you can catch a whiff of sea salt from atop the cliffside.
On a clear day, you can catch a whiff of sea salt from atop the cliffside.
Innauer Matt Architekten designed the house as simple wooden building resting atop a solid, reinforced concrete plinth.
Innauer Matt Architekten designed the house as simple wooden building resting atop a solid, reinforced concrete plinth.
Cedar slats help this Ontario lake house float soundly atop still waters. Photo by: Raimund Koch
Cedar slats help this Ontario lake house float soundly atop still waters. Photo by: Raimund Koch
The home nestles comfortably into its surroundings, rather than feeling 'perched' awkwardly atop the sloped landscape.
The home nestles comfortably into its surroundings, rather than feeling 'perched' awkwardly atop the sloped landscape.
Custom furniture sits atop an Ikea rug. The custom fluted glass door opens to the hallway running through the house.
Custom furniture sits atop an Ikea rug. The custom fluted glass door opens to the hallway running through the house.
A mattress bed sits atop the seven steps in Michael Pozner’s just-under-500-square-foot abode in Greenwich Village.
A mattress bed sits atop the seven steps in Michael Pozner’s just-under-500-square-foot abode in Greenwich Village.
Bathroom finishes are an inversion of the darker palette in the main spaces, using a white reconstituted stone counter atop a laminate cabinet, with blackbutt shelves and brass faucets.
Bathroom finishes are an inversion of the darker palette in the main spaces, using a white reconstituted stone counter atop a laminate cabinet, with blackbutt shelves and brass faucets.
A one-foot-thick concrete retaining wall partially wraps the pool and garden area, which is set atop the lower level’s strong and flat roof.
A one-foot-thick concrete retaining wall partially wraps the pool and garden area, which is set atop the lower level’s strong and flat roof.
The living area floats atop a deeply recessed steel-reinforced concrete block structure. Tasmania, Australia Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
The living area floats atop a deeply recessed steel-reinforced concrete block structure. Tasmania, Australia Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
After a gold leaf layer is laid on the conveyor, this man drops a dollop of molten glass atop. Together, they are flattened out into a round slab called 'piastre di oro da spelare,' or "plates of gold with edges.'
After a gold leaf layer is laid on the conveyor, this man drops a dollop of molten glass atop. Together, they are flattened out into a round slab called 'piastre di oro da spelare,' or "plates of gold with edges.'
Grain Super Black countertops from Stone Italiana sit atop sleek black cabinetry, which hosts the integrated appliances, including a cooktop, oven, and warming drawer from V-Zug.
Grain Super Black countertops from Stone Italiana sit atop sleek black cabinetry, which hosts the integrated appliances, including a cooktop, oven, and warming drawer from V-Zug.
Selected piers feature 217 solar powered LED lights atop them.
Selected piers feature 217 solar powered LED lights atop them.
A ceramic Bouroullec vase sits atop a coffee table by Joseph-André Motte.
A ceramic Bouroullec vase sits atop a coffee table by Joseph-André Motte.
Green roofs are aesthetically pleasing and have multiple positive environmental benefits, even if they are small in terms of square footage. Here, a green roof blooms atop the detached garage of a home.
Green roofs are aesthetically pleasing and have multiple positive environmental benefits, even if they are small in terms of square footage. Here, a green roof blooms atop the detached garage of a home.

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