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6 Rooms that Bring the Outdoors In
April 23, 2015
Whether in the city or the countryside, interior spaces are more idyllic when a bit of the outdoors is let in.
While most sliding glass walls open to private yards at the back of a house, the architect of this Manhattan Beach renovation, Dean Nota, uniquely opened the front of the home to an enclosed front yard.
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Erhard Pfeiffer
Architects Frank Escher and Ravi GuneWardena teamed up with artits Ramona Trent and Anthony Pearson to design this Mar Vista home in Los Angeles. A floor-to-ceiling, 26-foot-long glass wall opens up the entire living room to the outdoor elements.
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Originally appeared in How a Bungalow Went from Bland to Brilliant
For a family in Los Angeles, indoor-outdoor living space is a relaxing way to bring nature into their home. Once the glass sliding doors are open, the living room connects to the engawa deck, a traditional Japanese feature.
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Originally appeared in A Dream House for the Ages
At night, soft ambient light sets this Chappaquiddick Island home aglow. The three glass walls that encase the dining area can be completely open or partially closed to protect against heavier evening breezes.
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Peter Vanderwarker
Originally appeared in New England Vacation Home Emphasizes Island Breeze and Spectacular Views
Floor-to-ceiling glass panels on either side of the living room create an interior space that appears to be one with its surrounding Raleigh, North Carolina habitat.
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Originally appeared in Minimal North Carolina Home Built for a Tech-Forward West Coast Couple
In the living and dining areas of this green home in Japan, walls of sliding glass panels open to two courtyards.
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Hahakura Photo Office
Originally appeared in A Green House in Japan Sets the Stage for Family Time
While most sliding glass walls open to private yards at the back of a house, the architect of this Manhattan Beach renovation, Dean Nota, uniquely opened the front of the home to an enclosed front yard.
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