The Manio/Downing Residence by architect Dan Hisel is a private, wood clad house that he describes as a couple of "highly crafted boxes in the woods," but it’s so much more. The simplicity of this contemporary courtyard house plan is striking and complementary to its woody surroundings on this five-acre plot in the outskirts of Boston. The forest home is a totally functional design for a family of five, accommodating day-to-day living and entertaining while also providing the parents with ... Continue >
This contemporary courtyard house by Seattle-based Hutchison & Maul Architects puts a sprawling 6,700-sq.-ft. house on a long, narrow and steeply sloped lot in Mercer Island, Washington. Panoramic views to the west can be enjoyed from the many courtyards, carved into the hillside. These wonderful courtyards offer a private retreat into the outdoors without leaving the comforts of home, while also flooding interiors with natural light. Residents and guests of this modern hillside home design enter an unusual, modern house ... Continue >
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