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Josh Wynne ConstructionI built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got.
It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall.
The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland.
The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is.
I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces.
Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation.
For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House.
Photos by Ryan Gamma
Staging by iStage Homes
Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton
Quoin Design & Renovations; P&L PropertiesDog Run Shower area. Great for puppy cleaning station on AstroTurf carpet.
Kim Comeaux
Soulgarden by Alexandra LehneModernität trifft auf Bauerngartenflair... individuell, farbenfroh, naturnah, bienenfreundlich. Die Bepflanzung ist auf den Bildern 2 Monate alt.
eggergärtenDer Garten im Landhausstil lädt mit seinen vielen unterschiedlichen Plätzen zum verweilen, flanieren, ausruhen und bewundern ein.
CA YardscapeThis project was an entry to the Water Wise Landscape Recognition Program in Brantford. Features include: Spillway from downspout directed to supply water to drip-line of young Red Maple. This replaced a lawn that was in constant battle with invasive weeds and crabgrass. The grade of the yard was changed to retain as much rain water as possible to significantly reduce run-off. All plants used require little to no water need outside of what Mother Nature provides.
Putney DesignTransitioning from front yard and pool area to rural landscape: Shrub border (left) with Hydrnagea, Japanese Maple, Wisteria, Weeping Mulberry, Magnolia. The natural lawn is enclosed by a row of trees (right) including Burr Oak and Crabapple. At background the Sugar Maples are turning their autumn yellow, and the meadow wildflowers are dusky gold and brown. Westminster West/ Putney, Vermont.
The Crafted GardenWest end of sunken garden overlooking expansive lawn and lake. One gets the full beauty of the Lavender as she walks along the gravel path and brushes against the flowing wands. Susan Irving - Designer
Ivy & BloomA new garden layout was established around existing mature trees to create a series of linked garden rooms ranging from formal to informal. A new lawn was created in front of the house. The garden still needs time to develop but is a great testament to what can be achieved with a very small budget and a lot of hard work
Gentle Gardener Green Designall photos Gentle Gardener Green Design, 2015
compass garden with armillary sphere, spring.
Josh Wynne ConstructionI built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got.
It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall.
The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland.
The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is.
I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces.
Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation.
For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House.
Photos by Ryan Gamma
Staging by iStage Homes
Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton
Lynch Landscaping Inc.A beautiful, healthy lawn and perennial or annual beds transform your landscape for all to enjoy.
3D Green Planet ArchitectsColumn for The Texas AIDS Memorial Garden in Houston built on an abandoned rail road line. The three acre garden started in 1986 is dedicated to victims of 1980's to 1990's AIDS epidemic.
The column was produce by Stone Castles in Houston. This one was found in Stone Castles recycling yard. Much of the garden is built up from recycled concrete stones and boulders. Unfortunately the Mayor of Houston, Anise Parker, ordered its destruction in 2013.
aidsmemorialgarden.com
aidsmemorial.info/memorial/id=180/texas_aids_memorial_garden.html
Elemental Design GroupMeandering lawn edged by Lavenders, Verbena and Sollya provide a colorful deer resistant garden that elegantly frames a large expansive lawn.
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