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creates a strong juxtaposition to the interior which is open and expansive with interactive glass window walls blurring the lines between the indoor and outdoor patios and yard. The geometry of the house creates a living room that wraps around the three-sided fireplace and into the kitchen with radiating beams that combine with the glass window walls to create a sense of space greater than the actual dimensions of the rooms.
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Understated and plain from the street, the geometry of the house opens up as you enter the front door. The front facade, with a focus on privacy and minimal ornamentation, is characterized by an angular open carport, mortar-washed brick, and windows set high between the beams at the ceiling. This
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From the very start, the house was recognized locally as an important work. The house was extensively published locally and nationally. In 1959, the
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A unique feature of the house is the aluminum shades over the terrace, designed to move across the semi-circle area and provide a responsive shade solution and giving the facade an expressive appearance.
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