Windows The building’s character is defined by the texture and color of its exposed wood. The clients wished to maintain this unique design feature and the architects worked extensively to repair and maintain the original ebony hues. The oak floors were refinished. The dark brown beams and columns are stained fir; they only required repairs on the exterior. The ceiling is cedar. Photo 8 of 9 in 8 Japanese-Inspired Spaces We Love from Zema Redux

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Midcentury architect Gene Zema, known for his Pacific Northwest mix of modernism and Japanese architecture, designed this house around 1974 to emphasize the texture and color of the exposed wood. Revitalized and renovated by SHED Architecture & Design, the stained-fir walls and beams contrast with the white walls, while simple paper light fixtures give it an elegant glow.

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