1. 09:00 24th Mar 2010

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    There is something about the openness of this house and the quality of light. The overly simple palette is almost too overwhelming. But perhaps the simplicity of form lends itself to focusing more on what is inside… I think it is funny that the couple who built this were trying to get back to nature and the farming life. The stark contrast between material and landscape to me does not seem at all a meeting of modern and natural, but more an occupied territory… Still if I put my own bent onto it, I find that the separation is rather nice and I can imagine looking out those large windows in the late afternoon light and enjoying the quiet solitude. You can click the image to read more and see more images.

    There is something about the openness of this house and the quality of light. The overly simple palette is almost too overwhelming. But perhaps the simplicity of form lends itself to focusing more on what is inside… I think it is funny that the couple who built this were trying to get back to nature and the farming life. The stark contrast between material and landscape to me does not seem at all a meeting of modern and natural, but more an occupied territory… Still if I put my own bent onto it, I find that the separation is rather nice and I can imagine looking out those large windows in the late afternoon light and enjoying the quiet solitude.

    You can click the image to read more and see more images.