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At the borders between a forest and pasture land, Fergus Garber Young Architects designed a sleek, eco-conscious home that respects its surrounding environment, both in its reliance on passive house technology and its subtle appearance. The earthen color of the concrete anchoring wall was inspired by the bark of nearby oak trees, while glass merges the experience of the interior and exterior. For the interiors, Douglas Durkin Design selected minimalist pieces that complement the form of the home. Radiant heating, passive solar heating, and passive ventilation are just a few of the energy conserving strategies built into the property. Read on for our tour of the peaceful northern California property.
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As the property is situated on a hill, Fergus Garber Young Architects set the house against the base so that it would be shaded from the sun during hot summer afternoons. The two-story core of the home runs from east to west and connects to a single-story wing. Referencing Frank Lloyd Wright's work, a concrete wall along extending along one side of the home and into the pasture provides structural support and helps create private, intimate spaces, like bedrooms and bathrooms, while opening up the living and dining areas to floor-to-ceiling windows.
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The creative sculpture was created by renowned mid-century modern designer Richard Filipowski.
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The furniture was custom made by Douglas Durkin Design.
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The dining chairs are from Knoll, and the rest of the furniture was custom made by Douglas Durkin Design.
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Iconic details are the linchpin of high-quality, minimalist design. The sinker-cypress ceiling is folded at a diagonal angle to increase views of the bay, and the blackened and rusted steel hearth is custom from Fergus Garber Young Architects. The unique light fixture here is by David Weeks. Corbin Bronze designed the side table, and the rest of the furniture is custom from Douglas Durkin Design.
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An open kitchen includes large, multi-paned windows.
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Many of the rooms in the house easily connect to outdoor spaces; in the study, a footbridge offers access to local hiking trails. The desk is by Douglas Durkin Design, and the lighting fixture is by David Weeks.
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A stone basin complements the look of natural wood.
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In the bedroom, the furniture is custom from Douglas Durkin Design.
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The master bedroom features an ipe sleeping porch.
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The living room features an outdoor patio.
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Fargus Garber Young Architects situated the pool house in an area that receives extensive sunlight.
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An outdoor dining area allows the homeowners to more fully appreciate their surroundings.
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