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some parts of the roofing were cut open, allowing the pre-existing trees to grow normally.
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wood from the original construction has been reused when possible, while a delicate bamboo lattice wraps the inn's atrium.
the dwelling exists without an exterior form, but as a series of occupiable volumes subtracted from the earth.
an external grid of concrete beams and columns forms the home's outdoor spaces, which include patios, terraces, and a pond.
In 1980, while studying for a degree in Environmental Studies at UCSC, I visited the Integral Urban house in Berkeley, which was a far deeper, more independent, and positive footprint than even this admirable design. How far have we come in 38years? Not far at all…