Sliding door opens to connect bright kitchen with exposed wood beams, millwork, and floors to wood porch that wraps around garden

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A walled patio with a sunken garden takes up fully half the ground floor. Open to the sky, it allows sun and rain to enter, while the walls offer protection from the area’s constant winds. "The home takes a piece of the site into its enclosure," says Barache.

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