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With a twist
Designed to have an intimate connection to the rural
landscape, this house incorporates raw materials
that have been left to warp and weather
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A home in the country is increasingly
seen as an antidote to city living, so it’s
not surprising to see contemporary rural
architecture is also finding a different
expression.
This house, on a 16ha ranchland site
in California, challenges local building
styles to provide a home that melds with
the rugged landscape – architect Neal
Schwartz says it was conceived as a base
camp for the owners and their children
who love to explore the surrounding hills
and tracks.