Making a statement in this powder room, we used stacked terra cotta tiles with thick mortar to shape a space for the carved stone pedestal sink. Arabesque tile makes a lacy pattern on the floor. Photography: Mark Boisclair

Mid-Century Modern Renovation

Nautilus Architects

Custom wood bathroom Cathedral ceilings and seamless cabinetry complement this kitchen’s river view The low ceilings in this ’70s contemporary were a nagging issue for the 6-foot-8 homeowner. Plus, drab interiors failed to do justice to the home’s Connecticut River view. By raising ceilings and removing non-load-bearing partitions, architect Christopher Arelt was able to create a cathedral-within-a-cathedral structure in the kitchen, dining and living area. Decorative mahogany rafters open the space’s height, introduce a warmer palette and create a welcoming framework for light. The homeowner, a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, wanted to emulate the famed architect’s use of reddish-brown concrete floors, and the result further warmed the interior. “Concrete has a connotation of cold and industrial but can be just the opposite,” explains Arelt. Clunky European hardware was replaced by hidden pivot hinges, and outside cabinet corners were mitered so there is no evidence of a drawer or door from any angle.

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さいとう建築工房

スウェーデンの家千葉県印西市 / Swedish style house

石田ホーム株式会社

家全体をぐるりと包み込むようにグラスウールを敷き込んで、高気密・高断熱仕様にし、1階には全面温水床暖房を採用。一年中温度差が少なく、真冬でも床暖房だけであたたかく過ごせる家を設計しました。その他にも、ドイツ在住時も使っていたというミーレ社製の食器洗い乾燥機など、細かなところにまで施主様のこだわりを反映させています。