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| 9.3.2021
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For the interiors, EYRC worked closely with Jodie Neve
Design to select finishes and pieces that would reflect both the
owners' taste and their wish for a place that was calm yet inviting.
"The husband, in particular, expressed that he wanted to come
home and be in a garden," says Yanai, "The spaces and interiors
were consequently designed to always be focused or directed
to views of the outside." This is underscored by several terraces,
including a wooden deck with a wooden soaking tub off of the
primary bathroom.
The meditation spot is one of the home's most arresting
features, slotting seamlessly into its overall impression of calm.
Located at the top of the stairs, its roof open, framing a view
of sky and trees, t's a quiet space for sitting, reading, yoga or
meditation. "The mediation space is a very unique aspect of the
home and further reinforces the contemplative Japanese and
Scandinavian influences," says Yanai. "This space became an
additional moment for reflection and peace and made creative
use of a space that would typically be considered 'leftover' into
something that is a beloved feature of the home."
Yanai recalled one moment during the construction process
when clients and architect were discussing the outdoor seating.
"They wanted to have it close to the kitchen and immediately
outside the living space; I felt it should be at the far corner of the
yard to create a destination," Yanai says. He melodramatically
thew open the sliding glass doors to the exterior, letting the
embrace of landscape and space speak for itself. The gesture
convinced them. "I think they are surprised at how much the
outdoors and the views of the garden are integrated into their
everyday lives."
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