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In the New Native house, the richness of opposites find unity.
These houses balance the analytical, modernist houses of famed architects, such as Frank Lloyd Wright, with the more holistic, intuitive design of traditional folk buildings.
While there is an effort to make the New Native house a compelling object, there is an equal desire to build a structure that is serene, intimate and even nurturing.
Balancing these opposite forces in the New Native house is accomplished through physical interweaving. Instead of using opposites, such as solid and void, we strive for a democracy of elements and conditions.
For example, a living room can be fashioned to feel open to the elements and, at the same time, intimate. By shaping these structures in just the right ways, a house is created that is a balance between the radical experiments of modernist architecture and the mundane flatness of generic design.
Interdependent materials and spaces create an overall sense of spirit and tranquility. Balance is achieved when homeowners see their house become an authentic inspiration to them rather than a mere shelter or a proud possession.
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