rising above . However , two walls are set off the 90 degrees , creating interesting angles and visual interest from both outside and inside .
It ’ s not until walking through the home and looking back on it from the rear yard that the orderly composition of planes , boxes and strong vertical chimney elements is fully appreciated .
“ No expensive surfaces were used to create this home . Instead , clever design execution and simple material selection were paramount .”
And simple the home ’ s materials are . Most flooring is concrete , with a commercial applied sealant , and most walls are white , with the odd accent wall , such as the one to the right of the entry . The other predominant material is glass .
“ In keeping with the contemporary look required , we avoided any kind of architectural detailing on the interior except for a modest skirting ,” says O ’ Neil . “ The geometric forms bring plenty of visual interest on their own .”
Overall , the interiors are bathed in natural light yet feel atmospheric and moody with the inclusion of prominent black shutters and soft sheer drapes . The palette is neutral with striking contrasts of deep inky references – such as the black tile feature wall in the kitchen .
Facing page : Just inside the front door , the wall separating the hall from the kitchen has an accent wallpaper . Straight ahead you can look down the length of the home .
Above : Operable shutters lining the circulation corridor control the amount of solar gain that warms the concrete floors for release at night in winter . In floor hydronic heating is powered by a diesel generator .
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