It is not difficult to see how this home could win so many awards, especially coming from a firm such as this one. What sets this home apart from others is the amazing use of natural, earthy materials to bring the home into one envelope. The lowered brushed steel roof which carries from the living room outside pulls you outdoors along with it. The concrete floors are layered outside moving you into different "rooms" of the outdoor space while keeping you interested as to what's next. This home has long narrow walkways drawing you through the different spaces of the residence with changing views and materiality and the use of glass throughout the entire home only further links the interior and exterior spaces. The pivot doors are one of the most enticing aspects of this home in my opinion. These doors feel less like a boundary and similar to a garden gate, giving the opportunity to see what's on the other side, while having the ability to limit entry into the space. What i love most about this home is the layering of space and how they treat the home like an experience, rather than a grouping of rooms and partitions.
You can see this project along with many of their other great projects on their website: http://www.bcj.com/public/home.html
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