Luxurious Simplicity
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Traditional textures such as rough-cut stone and weathered wood blend with more contemporary elements ranging from smooth-trowel stucco, powder-coated metal, and glass. A second phase of construction, completed three years later, transformed the segmented kitchen and dining area into an open plan concept with a seamless connection to the lush courtyard oasis.
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The sophisticated second story addition creates a loose dichotomy between the new structure and the previous single-story dwelling. In response to the home’s location and the owner’s design aesthetic, the second-floor addition is modest and makes no moves to disrupt the privacy of its neighbors.
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The central courtyard relies on dense greenery, warm colors, and softly worn upholstery to temper the linear architecture. The laid-back style demonstrates careful control of materials and form, creating cohesion with the adjoining interiors and surrounding the space in luxurious simplicity.
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