Founded on the vision of “creating elegant, comfortable and timeless buildings rooted in the unique environments in which they exist,” Specht Architects finds unique and creative ways to blur the divide between interior and exterior spaces. Case in point: Sundial House in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Perched atop a ridge in the American Southwest, Sundial House is arranged around two perpendicular concrete walls that serve as a sort of sundial that casts changing shadows on the concrete thanks to the narrow skylight that runs the length of one of the walls. The rough concrete construction that makes up those focal walls is perfectly balanced with warm wood beams, modern appliances and fixtures, minimalist furniture and enough natural light from all the glass to enjoy the entire space without having to turn a light on during the day. It doesn’t come standard, but the flat roof would also be a great place for a rooftop putting green.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
