Integrating the outdoors into the interior design is a fundamental part of mid-century architecture; strategically placed windows enhance the views, banks of clerestory windows allow light to flood rooms, low ceilings draw the eye outside, sliding doors open to patios and gardens. This house was designed around an enormous Mountain Pine that dominates the west-facing side and the landscape enhanced by judicious planting. Every window captures a specimen tree, shrub or planting, an aspect that serves to bring the outside in. It's especially appreciated at this time of year when the deciduous trees have opened up and the azaleas are in full bloom but the chilly wind makes it too cold to sit outside.
Looking East
Facing North
South-West aspect
Facing South
Kitchen-facing West
Den-due East
Living room to the East
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Through the windows
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Andrew Geller,
architecture,
cool house,
design,
garden,
mid-century modern,
style,
trees,
views,
yard
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