Rectangles of glass define the façade of a home built by Architecture Research Office.
The lofty main room was designed with the clients’ collection of art and furnishings in mind, including Noguchi tables and Moroccan rugs; Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby sofa, ottoman and side chair are through Knoll.
An exterior wall features patterns constructed of the pre-weathered gray cedar siding.
The heavily wooded lot overlooks 100 acres of protected land.
Glass walls confer killer views from both sides of the house.
The custom elm-paneled fireplace is through Terragni Fabbricamobili; dining table and chairs are through Lucenti Interiors; and floors are constructed of wide, oil-finished oak boards.
The house is divided into two distinct halves; this hallway is part of the guest suite, featuring three bedrooms. The table and chairs are from Ikea.
In this sky-lit, multipurpose space, Jens Risom webbed chairs circle a Jens Risom table; the bookshelf is through Design Within Reach.
A view into the master bathroom reveals its floor-to-ceiling windows and glass-enclosed shower.
“I’ve never mowed a lawn in my life,” says one of the homeowners; they opted for natural exteriors, preserving stands of birch and planting a meadow of wildflowers. The deck’s overhang helps reduce the transfer of heat into the home and provides shade for those who lounge in the Bertoia Diamond chairs.
Vintage Eames lounge chairs are positioned to take in the views from the master suite.
The slat-walled carport allows for no clutter.
This article appears in the March 2019 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).