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surprise, whereby the building
gradually unfolds and provides these special moments as
it opens up to the rolling hills
and the ocean beyond.”
To enhance the effect, the
design team created an understated entry to the house itself,
with a door almost concealed
within the cedar. The low horizontal design of the building,
and the absence of large windows on the side facing the

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driveway also serve to heighten
a feeling of anticipation.
“The material palette was
important. We liked the idea
of a silvery weathered timber
exterior that would not be
ostentatious. Rather, we chose
to celebrate the honesty of the
craftsmanship, by detailing
the cedar with shiplap and
V-groove boards.”
The design team also took
a lead from traditional rural