The steep site on which this residence is located dictated the use of a retaining wall to create a level grade. This retaining wall, or “the line”, became the driving element behind the parti of the home and serves to organize the program for the clients. The rituals of daily life fall into place along the line which is expressed as sandblasted exposed concrete and modular block. Three aspects of a house were seperated in this project: Thinking, Living, & Doing. ‘Thinking’ is done in the library, the main house is for ‘living’, and ‘doing’ is in the shop. While each space is separated by walls and windows they are nonetheless connected by “the line”.
Sustainability is married in equal parts to the concept of The Line House. The residence is located along an east/west axis to maximize the benefits of daylighting and solar heat gain. Operable windows maximize natural cross ventilation and reduce the need for air conditioning. Photo Credit: Michael Robinson
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Bedding - Where is this bedding from or who is the designer? »
I really love this bed, can you tell me who makes it? - It appears that this platform bed does not have a recess. Is the mattress simply sitting on top? I'm very interested in buying this bed if you can please direct me to a store that sells it, or at least the name of the bed. Thanks very much. »
Kansas City-based Hufft Projects clearly spends a good deal of effort on the master beds in their residences, as evidenced by this and the following two built-ins. Like the previous example, this platform emerges from an alcove, whose dark finish gives an embrace that is antithetical of the full-height glazing.