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Three sizes of galvanized, corrugated iron-sheet panels were collaged along the street-facing southern facade.
Three sizes of galvanized, corrugated iron-sheet panels were collaged along the street-facing southern facade.
Designed to mimic a natural gorge, the Iron Maiden House features rock-like building volumes bisected with river-like water features.
Designed to mimic a natural gorge, the Iron Maiden House features rock-like building volumes bisected with river-like water features.
The open living, dining and kitchen space opens out on to the rear garden.
The open living, dining and kitchen space opens out on to the rear garden.
Entry at dusk
Entry at dusk
Stair shaft detail
Stair shaft detail
Entry porch
Entry porch
Rear deck at dining/kitchen area
Rear deck at dining/kitchen area
Front outdoor space
Front outdoor space
The neutral color palette was carried over to the interior design, a collaborative effort between Connie Wone, the senior interior designer at Swatt Miers Architects, and Elisa Chambers of Snake River Interiors.
The neutral color palette was carried over to the interior design, a collaborative effort between Connie Wone, the senior interior designer at Swatt Miers Architects, and Elisa Chambers of Snake River Interiors.
The living room is furnished with vintage items, including a leather-and-chrome chair by Suekichi Uchida and a stacking stool by Florence Knoll.
The living room is furnished with vintage items, including a leather-and-chrome chair by Suekichi Uchida and a stacking stool by Florence Knoll.
The linens by Matteo Los Angeles in the master bedroom were among the fabrics that Mirjana Munetic of Boora selected for the Finleys. The idea was to find neutral tones that would not upstage the views.
The linens by Matteo Los Angeles in the master bedroom were among the fabrics that Mirjana Munetic of Boora selected for the Finleys. The idea was to find neutral tones that would not upstage the views.
Eames molded plywood chairs are arranged around a round midcentury-modern dining table.
Eames molded plywood chairs are arranged around a round midcentury-modern dining table.
The floors are white travertine porcelain.
The floors are white travertine porcelain.
Sliding pocket doors by NuVista create a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience.
Sliding pocket doors by NuVista create a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience.
A minimalist staircase links the living room to the upper level.
A minimalist staircase links the living room to the upper level.
The home's remote location provides much of its sense of privacy.
The home's remote location provides much of its sense of privacy.
The minimalist interior does not detract from the views.
The minimalist interior does not detract from the views.
A wood-clad garage sits adjacent to the home.
A wood-clad garage sits adjacent to the home.
The home was designed to cantilever out towards specific framed views of its spectacular surroundings.
The home was designed to cantilever out towards specific framed views of its spectacular surroundings.
The client, Beau Neilson (daughter of Australian art patrons Judith & Kerr Neilson) and her husband, Jeffrey Simpson were looking for an elegant and comfortable residence and their brief displayed a clear understanding of lifestyle, architecture, and design.
The client, Beau Neilson (daughter of Australian art patrons Judith & Kerr Neilson) and her husband, Jeffrey Simpson were looking for an elegant and comfortable residence and their brief displayed a clear understanding of lifestyle, architecture, and design.
The interiors boast a chic, contemporary feel.
The interiors boast a chic, contemporary feel.
This annex houses a large recreation room as well as a guest suite.
This annex houses a large recreation room as well as a guest suite.
Built for $148,500, Casa Montaña was manufactured in a Madrid factory before being assembled in a mountainous, coastal region in Northwestern Spain.
Built for $148,500, Casa Montaña was manufactured in a Madrid factory before being assembled in a mountainous, coastal region in Northwestern Spain.
In realizing their dream to build a country retreat in upstate New York, Sandy Chilewich and Joe Sultan—proprietors of the textiles firm Chilewich|Sultan—eschewed a mountainous view for an understated wooded plot. At 800 square feet, the flat-roofed home is a modest structure for the expansive 10-acre property.
In realizing their dream to build a country retreat in upstate New York, Sandy Chilewich and Joe Sultan—proprietors of the textiles firm Chilewich|Sultan—eschewed a mountainous view for an understated wooded plot. At 800 square feet, the flat-roofed home is a modest structure for the expansive 10-acre property.
A structural steel wall in the living area doubles as a built-in bookcase. The side chairs, floor lamps, and dining chairs were salvaged from the Hotel Crillón in Lima. The daybed and coffee table were designed by Maria Eugenia Alvarez-Calderón, who helped Irzio and Lisette with the interiors. The fireplace is from Fireorb and, as throughout, the floor is poured white acrylic by Química Suiza.
A structural steel wall in the living area doubles as a built-in bookcase. The side chairs, floor lamps, and dining chairs were salvaged from the Hotel Crillón in Lima. The daybed and coffee table were designed by Maria Eugenia Alvarez-Calderón, who helped Irzio and Lisette with the interiors. The fireplace is from Fireorb and, as throughout, the floor is poured white acrylic by Química Suiza.
New Grass Roots With its corrugated-aluminum exterior, X House in Hennepin, Illinois, was built to resemble rural silos. The inside, however, features rich wood paneling and spare furnishings. From floor-to-ceiling windows, the residents have a view of the surrounding grassland.
New Grass Roots With its corrugated-aluminum exterior, X House in Hennepin, Illinois, was built to resemble rural silos. The inside, however, features rich wood paneling and spare furnishings. From floor-to-ceiling windows, the residents have a view of the surrounding grassland.

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