Exterior

Arcadia windows and doors with bronze finishes help achieve the homeowners' goal of indoor/outdoor living.

Merritt Amanti Palminteri and Rogers Hawley revamped their Monterey bungalow without expanding its footprint.

The entrance to the home is through a timber-clad passageway, which connects the different spaces, which are all under one roof. Over time, the Canadian cedar timber cladding will develop a silver patina and the built form will dissolve further into the landscape.

The mid-section of the siding was done in a shou-sugi ban method. Custom brass was used for the awning, alongside a standing-seam metal roof.

Norske Mikrohus tells us that demand is growing for their four turnkey tiny home models—but the company cautions against high international shipping costs.

"Having the additional office with a standalone entrance on the ADU is such a nice feature,

To bring sunlight into the lakeside home, Max-A set a giant skylight in one of its roof facets.

Upcountry Maui Cottage and Barn: Maui cottage with eaveless lanai

Front of home

Front facade at dusk

The architect chose granite for the house’s base, zinc for its roof, and Scandinavian pinewood for cladding—all materials that complement the nearby gray stone building.

Carl Turner and Mary Martin pose on the porch of the Stealth Barn, a multipurpose structure that plays as a guest cottage, office space, and escape from whatever may be cooking at Ochre Barn.

The roof is made of simple sheet steel, another sustainable choice. “In two generations from now, whoever wants to replace the roof can just recycle it," says Lolley.

The unfinished cedar planks will develope a silvery patina over time.

The Monocular - Back at Dawn

Thanks to a complete revamp, this midcentury gem now has a fresh new look.