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Left and above: An exoskeleton of chunky wood beams and extended rafters leads the eye beyond the house and invites contemplation of its structure. The open design, combined with large sections of glass, allows vistas right through the house to the mountains beyond. Glazed pocket doors 3.65m high and 5.5m wide retract into a cavity between the indoor and outdoor fireplaces to merge the interiors with the alpine environment. my.trendsideas.com 19