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The house at dusk, with a sloped roof volume and lit windows in the pines. Residential design by Strand Design, Minneapolis.
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A dynamic combination of ultra-white and terra brown matte glass cabinetry. Kitchen design and installation by Arete Kitchens. German-made ALNO cabinetry. In collaboration with Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. © Lars Frazer Photography

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From this perspective, the staircase reveals its sculptural side. The sharp black steel line of the railing cuts a clean diagonal through the view, guiding the eye upward and emphasizing the home's vertical openness. Below, the light wood treads ground the composition, offering warmth to balance the steel and glass. The angled view highlights how the staircase interacts with the surrounding architecture—positioned near tall windows that flood the stairwell with natural light. This ensures the stairs are not just a circulation space but an experience in movement and light. The design's success lies in its simplicity: a restrained palette of materials used with precision. Every junction is crisp, every surface intentional. This minimalism allows the staircase's proportions and geometry to shine without distraction. As a transitional space, it encapsulates the home's architectural ethos—modern in form, inviting in feel, and executed with the highest level of craftsmanship.

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The living room, kitchen, and dining room merge into one open communal space, with a second floor lounge that opens down to the main living room below.

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