Modernist Transformation
Two old buildings and a surprising new one reflect nature and architectural possibilities.
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Stairs help create a loop around the living area.
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The stair tower is full of light by day and illumination at night,
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The dining room is in a new part of the house, over the courtyard.
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One of three entrances leads to both old and new.
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The modernist addition and cantilevered decks are seen from behind the house and stair tower.
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The house retains the property’s two outbuildings, including one the partners call a cottage.
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A sleeping loft in the cottage.
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A nighttime view of the rear of the house.
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Norwegian construction methods were used to support the weight of the sod on the pool house roof.
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A louvered wall is seen in an area that includes one of the building’s two fireplaces.
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