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236 THE MODERN RESIDENCE ABOVE & LEFT: Three ideas informed Ekstrom's design vision for this Nordic modern home: solidity, simplicity, and grace. Solidity is expressed in the steel beams, concrete, and bold, black exterior. Simplicity is seen in the clean lines, neutral palette, and visible structural features. Finally, grace is exhibited in its harmony with the surrounding restored Oak savannah. It is exemplified in the continuity of the wood-clad ceiling from interior to exterior spaces, the abundance of windows, and the weightlessness of the cantilevered staircase. FACING PAGE: The concrete and wood beams of the entry create strong lines that are contrasted by the openness of the wood-slatted surround and the light and shadows that play within throughout the day. Photographs by Tricia Shay Architectural Photography

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