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dged by salt marsh and plantation ponds, this site is a pastoral field bordered by ancient oaks. Vistas are framed by muscular tree forms and high green canopies. This home meanders along the edge of the field, nestled below the dominant trees. The idea of the home as an integration with the garden evolved from the romantic garden setting and the clients’ horticultural interests. Each space developed a relationship with the surrounding marsh, pond, paddock and trees. The owners’ desire to live closely with the outdoors created the character of each area of the house. The house is constructed with simple elements: concrete floors, stuccoed Hebel block and a timber framed roof. This durable approach has yielded a low-maintenance highly energy efficient home. The owners embraced the LEED building objectives,
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