For this project, the goals were straight forward - a low energy, low maintenance home that would allow the "60 something couple” time and money to enjoy all their interests. Accessibility was also important since this is likely their last home. In the end the style is minimalist, but the raw, natural materials add texture that give the home a warm, inviting feeling. The home has R-67.5 walls, R-90 in the attic, is extremely air tight (0.4 ACH) and is oriented to work with the sun throughout the year. As a result, operating costs of the home are minimal. The HVAC systems were chosen to work efficiently, but not to be complicated. They were designed to perform to the highest standards, but be simple enough for the owners to understand and manage. The owners spend a lot of time camping and traveling and wanted the home to capture the same feeling of freedom that the outdoors offers. The spaces are practical, easy to keep clean and designed to create a free flowing space that opens up to nature beyond the large triple glazed Passive House windows. Built-in cubbies and shelving help keep everything organized and there is no wasted space in the house - Enough space for yoga, visiting family, relaxing, sculling boats and two home offices. The most frequent comment of visitors is how relaxed they feel. This is a result of the unique connection to nature, the abundance of natural materials, great air quality, and the play of light throughout the house. The exterior of the house is simple, but a striking reflection of the local farming environment. The materials are low maintenance, as is the landscaping. The siting of the home combined with the natural landscaping gives privacy and encourages the residents to feel close to local flora and fauna. Photo Credit: Leon T. Switzer/Front Page Media Group

Concrete bathroom countertop. Creative marble streak in white concrete.

Crafted with long lasting steel and comes with handmade painting black rust finish enable this light works stable and sustainable. We provide lifetime against any defects in quality and workmanship. It's perfect for bedside reading, headboard, kitchen counter, bedroom, bathroom, dining room, living room, corridor, staircase, office, loft, cafe, craft room, bar, restaurant, club and more.

design by A Larsen INC cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. photography by Colin Conces

This is the bathroom of the grill area, is al made of concrete, with metal pipes faucets, old wood mirror,

This custom vanity features floating shelves. The top shelf is crafted to look like industrial concrete, while the bottom is artisan made to look like wood. Each counter is 6” thick, making a bold statement. Both shelves use a matte finish to protect the surfaces. Tom Manitou - Manitou Photography

The vanities were designed to reflect the style of a 'Hoosier' cabinet so common in another era. Cast concrete counter top provides ample surface while anchoring the piece visually. Made from Black Locust wood milled near Galena IL, then finished with hand rubbed oil-resin and wax.

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