north water views and the south sun, with breezes blowing through. The plan is geared to informal living, with the kitchen in the center to serve both indoor and outdoor living areas.
Part of the fun was in seeing what happened when a broad gabled volume was bent to respond to the contours of the site
on the water side. Keeping the gable roof un-bent while putting a crook in the plan resulted in some curious volumes and unexpected shapes, which you discover as you move around the house.
Photography by Robert Benson
of the water is prescribed, and even the nature of the finished grading is reviewed and verified, so you do not direct water dangerously toward your neighbors. From foundations to the design requirements to resist high winds, water-focused home design plays by a whole separate rule book from its landed
blue is a water element, excellent for use in the east (health and family) and southeast (wealth and abundance) sides of your home or office — water energy is said to nourish the wood element of these areas
blue is a water element, excellent for use in the east (health and family) and southeast (wealth and abundance) sides of your home or office — water energy is said to nourish the wood element of these areas.
blue is a water element, excellent for use in the east (health and family) and southeast (wealth and abundance) sides of your home or office — water energy is said to nourish the wood element of these areas.
excess water, and then put newspapers or paper towels at the base of the walls to absorb the water running down the walls.
2. You can rent a steamer or use a garden sprayer and fill it with hot water. You can make your own wallpaper remover with equal parts vinegar and hot water, or hot water and DIF
The salt water fish tank was fabricated with rounded corners and fits into the custom cabinetry above and below. The lighting above all the cabinets is polished brass and are picture lights made to custom sizes.
Photo Credit: Bruce Buck photography
The salt water fish tank was fabricated with rounded corners and fits into the custom cabinetry above and below. The lighting above all the cabinets is polished brass and are picture