orner Alcove in Studio Space. Photograph by David Wakely
corner alcove is a cozy spot within the large room. The sofa converts into a bed, and the corner transforms into a sleeping alcove. "The bays and woodstove invite the use of the edge, providing intimate places for solitary use or small group gatherings turned towards views," says Schwabe.
bed-chamber alcove appears carved out of a solid earthen mass. The wall is rendered narratively, as a subtractive element until there is nothing more to take away.