OBRA Architects had some circular logic for their stunning wood country home design in Southampton, New York. Among the grass and trees of this five-acre property, this wonderful wood clad house features an unusual floor plan with a hollow center, “as if the heart of the house had somehow fallen outside its body,” according to OBRA Architects. But that’s not to say this country home doesn’t have heart! A linear layout of living spaces leads you from one part of ... Continue >
Hanrahan Meyers Architects has designed the Holley House – a chic New York sanctuary with a feel that’s miles away from the hustle and bustle of the Manhattan loft lifestyle. This idyllic countryside location makes the perfect home for this modern rural house. And as far as large country homes are concerned, this one’s a doozy. With a laid-back appeal, the sprawling 7,000-sq.-ft. house isn’t overwhelming at all. The rustic-looking, local quarried stone is a predominant feature both inside and ... Continue >
Designed for a historian to house his most-prized possessions – his books – this unique compact house design of 850-sq.-ft., complete with a writing studio and library, is the perfect place to sit, study, read, write, listen to music or just relax among the trees here in Long Island, New York. “The building was conceived as a mutable presence in the landscape,” says architect Andrew Berman. The home’s unusual copper-clad facade reflects the ever-changing colors of nature. A simple, wood-framed ... Continue >
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