Perched just above the edge of the Narrows, the house is an ideal place to live surrounded by the wild beauty of Ketchikan.
Perched just above the edge of the Narrows, the house is an ideal place to live surrounded by the wild beauty of Ketchikan.
“A building can have far greater impact than the space it stands in.”—William Carpenter, architect and resident
“A building can have far greater impact than the space it stands in.”—William Carpenter, architect and resident
New zoning allowed for a zero-lot-line structure, but required a public storefront, which Carpenter uses as an art gallery.
New zoning allowed for a zero-lot-line structure, but required a public storefront, which Carpenter uses as an art gallery.
Lightroom 1.0, a photography studio, is a freestanding structure on the property. “Together, they represent an autobiography of my career,” Carpenter says.
Lightroom 1.0, a photography studio, is a freestanding structure on the property. “Together, they represent an autobiography of my career,” Carpenter says.
The American Modern collection for Bauer Pottery is made in California in a variety of colorways.  Shown, is the American Modern divided vegetable bowl in chartreuse.
The American Modern collection for Bauer Pottery is made in California in a variety of colorways. Shown, is the American Modern divided vegetable bowl in chartreuse.
BRONZE HANDLE BUTTER DISH $110

We love the simple, beautiful work of Portland based ceramicist Lisa Jones of Pigeon Toe. This hearty porcelain butter dish is enhanced by a square bronze handle giving it a modern but timeless elegance.
BRONZE HANDLE BUTTER DISH $110 We love the simple, beautiful work of Portland based ceramicist Lisa Jones of Pigeon Toe. This hearty porcelain butter dish is enhanced by a square bronze handle giving it a modern but timeless elegance.
"When Pyrex was launched in 1915 as clear glass ovenware, American consumers needed to be persuaded that baking in glass was not only feasible, but provided benefits that baking in metal, iron, and earthenware did not have," Brumagen says. "To aid them in their campaign, Corning Glass Works executives turned to leading home economists to first test the new material in the kitchen and then to promote it to Americans through advertising, cooking columns in magazines, and demonstrations."

Pyrex Utility Baking Dish, made by Corning Glass Works, 1915-1925.
"When Pyrex was launched in 1915 as clear glass ovenware, American consumers needed to be persuaded that baking in glass was not only feasible, but provided benefits that baking in metal, iron, and earthenware did not have," Brumagen says. "To aid them in their campaign, Corning Glass Works executives turned to leading home economists to first test the new material in the kitchen and then to promote it to Americans through advertising, cooking columns in magazines, and demonstrations." Pyrex Utility Baking Dish, made by Corning Glass Works, 1915-1925.
"In the 1980s, microwaveable products were added to the Pyrex line, as more and more families needed the convenience of being able to make quick meals in the microwave."

Pyrex Sculpted Bakeware, 1990s.
"In the 1980s, microwaveable products were added to the Pyrex line, as more and more families needed the convenience of being able to make quick meals in the microwave." Pyrex Sculpted Bakeware, 1990s.
"From the beginning, when wife of Corning Glass Works Physicist Jesse T. Littleton baked a sponge cake in the bottom of a battery jar made of NONEX, women have been involved in nearly every aspect of Pyrex development. NONEX was a new thermal shock resistant glass developed by Corning for railroad lanterns and other industrial products, and Littleton and others were looking for new products to develop with this unique glass. Bessie Littleton offered to test it out in her kitchen and made the famous sponge cake that launched the brand."

Pyrex Covered Casserole, made by Corning Glass Works, 1969-1970.
"From the beginning, when wife of Corning Glass Works Physicist Jesse T. Littleton baked a sponge cake in the bottom of a battery jar made of NONEX, women have been involved in nearly every aspect of Pyrex development. NONEX was a new thermal shock resistant glass developed by Corning for railroad lanterns and other industrial products, and Littleton and others were looking for new products to develop with this unique glass. Bessie Littleton offered to test it out in her kitchen and made the famous sponge cake that launched the brand." Pyrex Covered Casserole, made by Corning Glass Works, 1969-1970.
The two tiny homes were designed by CAST Architecture.
The two tiny homes were designed by CAST Architecture.
Taylor, whose studio is in Stockholm, returns to the U.S.A. in February 2014 for a residency at San Francisco's NWBLK gallery. His showstopping vase, mirror, and dish are made of brass and raw concrete.
Taylor, whose studio is in Stockholm, returns to the U.S.A. in February 2014 for a residency at San Francisco's NWBLK gallery. His showstopping vase, mirror, and dish are made of brass and raw concrete.
Rather resembling smooth ceramic loaves of artisan bread, these sweet little butter dishes come in two natural tones of brown and white.
Rather resembling smooth ceramic loaves of artisan bread, these sweet little butter dishes come in two natural tones of brown and white.
Considered Objects by David Taylor. Taylor, whose studio is in Stockholm, returns to the U.S.A. in February 2014 for a residency at San Francisco’s NWBLK gallery. His showstopping vase, mirror, and dish are made of brass and raw concrete.
Considered Objects by David Taylor. Taylor, whose studio is in Stockholm, returns to the U.S.A. in February 2014 for a residency at San Francisco’s NWBLK gallery. His showstopping vase, mirror, and dish are made of brass and raw concrete.
Olive Dish and Spoon by Carnevale Clay, $26 at carpenterhill.com

Having a dinner party? Made by hand in Denver, Colorado, this food-safe stoneware dish helps set the tone of the evening.
Olive Dish and Spoon by Carnevale Clay, $26 at carpenterhill.com Having a dinner party? Made by hand in Denver, Colorado, this food-safe stoneware dish helps set the tone of the evening.
Paul Brown's plotter drawing "BIGDIM / 0 10 10 0 0 0 / 200,120 / 11,969" is an intricate progression and deconstruction of geometric shapes. 1979, from Digital Pioneers.
Paul Brown's plotter drawing "BIGDIM / 0 10 10 0 0 0 / 200,120 / 11,969" is an intricate progression and deconstruction of geometric shapes. 1979, from Digital Pioneers.
This simplehuman™ steel frame dish rack with wine glass dryer from Williams Sonoma will generously meet your dishwashing needs.
This simplehuman™ steel frame dish rack with wine glass dryer from Williams Sonoma will generously meet your dishwashing needs.
Sleek lines and rounded corners give the Birillo Soap Dish a minimal yet modern appearance. Designed by Piero Lissoni as part of the Birillo collection of bathroom accessories, the Soap Dish is made from shatter-proof white PMMA and polished, slotted stainless steel to allow for optimal water drainage.
Sleek lines and rounded corners give the Birillo Soap Dish a minimal yet modern appearance. Designed by Piero Lissoni as part of the Birillo collection of bathroom accessories, the Soap Dish is made from shatter-proof white PMMA and polished, slotted stainless steel to allow for optimal water drainage.
"Seletti's dish drainer and desktop organizer by Luca Nichetto at Wanted Design."
"Seletti's dish drainer and desktop organizer by Luca Nichetto at Wanted Design."
"Early ads promoted this idea that Pyrex added beauty and elegance to serving food, allowing dishes to go straight from the oven to the table."

Pyrex Covered Casserole with Carrier, made by Corning Glass Works, 1978.
"Early ads promoted this idea that Pyrex added beauty and elegance to serving food, allowing dishes to go straight from the oven to the table." Pyrex Covered Casserole with Carrier, made by Corning Glass Works, 1978.
Pennsylvania. This hand-painted dishware from Pittsburgh's Redraven Studio is inspired by National Parks. The studio also produces porcelain wedding accessories and jewelry.
Pennsylvania. This hand-painted dishware from Pittsburgh's Redraven Studio is inspired by National Parks. The studio also produces porcelain wedding accessories and jewelry.
Hauki Dish Cloths by Sanna Annukka for Marimekko, $14.
Hauki Dish Cloths by Sanna Annukka for Marimekko, $14.
Featuring white-on-white geometric patterns with gilded flourishes, this four-piece dinner set from artist and designer Alyson Fox brings playful style to your homemade meal. Make some noise with this dish set!
Featuring white-on-white geometric patterns with gilded flourishes, this four-piece dinner set from artist and designer Alyson Fox brings playful style to your homemade meal. Make some noise with this dish set!
Femme Den redesigned the Pyrex baking dish.
Femme Den redesigned the Pyrex baking dish.
Architecture firm Gut Gut designed a modular shelving system out of plywood that gets repeated throughout the apartment. Here, the kitchen island with induction cooktop and the bookshelves are clearly from the same family without looking like twins. A green Dish Doctor by Marc Newson for Magis adds a splash of color next to the sink and a chalkboard wall creates space to play.
Architecture firm Gut Gut designed a modular shelving system out of plywood that gets repeated throughout the apartment. Here, the kitchen island with induction cooktop and the bookshelves are clearly from the same family without looking like twins. A green Dish Doctor by Marc Newson for Magis adds a splash of color next to the sink and a chalkboard wall creates space to play.
Aston pendants by House Doctor match the metallic hue of the tap.  White Miura Stools be PLANK provide seating at the island.
Aston pendants by House Doctor match the metallic hue of the tap. White Miura Stools be PLANK provide seating at the island.
In an attempt to beat the winter blues and improve his work/life balance, Australian architect Andrew Maynard combines his home with his office in a sun-drenched Victorian terrace with bright bursts of yellow.
In 2016, architect Andrew Maynard of Austin Maynard Architects (AMA) decided to transform the way he and his team live and work. At the end of winter, Maynard visited a doctor about his increasing levels of stress and anxiety. The doctor’s suggestion was that he get more vitamin D to improve his mental health. Maynard decided to radically renovate his dark, Victorian-style terrace house in Melbourne, and flood it with therapeutic sunshine.
In an attempt to beat the winter blues and improve his work/life balance, Australian architect Andrew Maynard combines his home with his office in a sun-drenched Victorian terrace with bright bursts of yellow. In 2016, architect Andrew Maynard of Austin Maynard Architects (AMA) decided to transform the way he and his team live and work. At the end of winter, Maynard visited a doctor about his increasing levels of stress and anxiety. The doctor’s suggestion was that he get more vitamin D to improve his mental health. Maynard decided to radically renovate his dark, Victorian-style terrace house in Melbourne, and flood it with therapeutic sunshine.
Get the whole family involved in the kitchen, whether it be teaching young ones a tried-and-true recipe or exploring a new dish together.
Get the whole family involved in the kitchen, whether it be teaching young ones a tried-and-true recipe or exploring a new dish together.
Get the whole family involved in the kitchen, whether it be teaching young ones a tried-and-true recipe or exploring a new dish together.
Get the whole family involved in the kitchen, whether it be teaching young ones a tried-and-true recipe or exploring a new dish together.
Dish’s Island sun lounger by Alexander Seifried for Richard Lampert, $2,430 

Named for a character in Robert Altman’s film MASH, this weather-resistant lounge chair is sized to fit smaller urban spaces.
Dish’s Island sun lounger by Alexander Seifried for Richard Lampert, $2,430 Named for a character in Robert Altman’s film MASH, this weather-resistant lounge chair is sized to fit smaller urban spaces.
9 Dish Drying Racks

Dishes don't dry on their own and when you don't have a kitchen full of helpful towel-equipped guests at the ready, you're going to need a drying rack on which to place your freshly washed plates. We line up nine dish drainers to help you choose your sink-side assistant.
9 Dish Drying Racks Dishes don't dry on their own and when you don't have a kitchen full of helpful towel-equipped guests at the ready, you're going to need a drying rack on which to place your freshly washed plates. We line up nine dish drainers to help you choose your sink-side assistant.
A green Dish Doctor by Marc Newson for Magis adds just a bit more color to the blue facing of the kitchen sink and cabinets.
A green Dish Doctor by Marc Newson for Magis adds just a bit more color to the blue facing of the kitchen sink and cabinets.
For guest bathrooms, where only minimal storage systems are needed, why not go light and vertical with a modular floor-mounted Autopole shelf system with a mirror, soap dish, hand towels, and a tray hang by Alu that frees up floor space.
For guest bathrooms, where only minimal storage systems are needed, why not go light and vertical with a modular floor-mounted Autopole shelf system with a mirror, soap dish, hand towels, and a tray hang by Alu that frees up floor space.
Another Masanori Oji-designed tabletop piece we love is this butter case made of Japanese maple, which is part of the ‘Kakudo’ (meaning ‘angle’ in Japanese) series of tableware fabricated in Hokkaido. $125 at Giftlab.
Another Masanori Oji-designed tabletop piece we love is this butter case made of Japanese maple, which is part of the ‘Kakudo’ (meaning ‘angle’ in Japanese) series of tableware fabricated in Hokkaido. $125 at Giftlab.
One of the new cooktop’s highlights is its PowerFlex zone that provides precise and effective heat, while giving you the option to cook with large pans that might need an extra boost of power. You can even combine two cooking zones into one, allowing you to go from handling two pots to working with a single large casserole dish.
One of the new cooktop’s highlights is its PowerFlex zone that provides precise and effective heat, while giving you the option to cook with large pans that might need an extra boost of power. You can even combine two cooking zones into one, allowing you to go from handling two pots to working with a single large casserole dish.
Casa Narigua - P+0 Arquitectura
Casa Narigua - P+0 Arquitectura

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