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Featuring an s16-cube 68<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Oak Street Lightcatcher is a 2,350-square-foot, single-story residence in a walkable neighborhood of Carrboro, North Carolina.<\/p>\n

Designed around natural light, the house unfolds between two generous porches: a welcoming front porch that engages the street and a sheltered backyard porch inspired by the covered outdoor spaces of houses in La Pampa, Argentina. Together, they extend the life of the house outdoors and create a continuous relationship between the home, the landscape, and the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

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At the heart of the living space, the St\u00fbv stove becomes a balanced focal point within the room. Its minimal detailing and restrained geometry complement the warm, contemporary character of the interior without competing with the other architectural elements.<\/p>\n

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The stove sits gracefully atop a minimal concrete podium integrated with a built-in bench. Vertical slats above the bench allow natural light to filter into the adjacent pantry and mudroom, extending the project\u2019s \u201cLightcatcher\u201d concept into the details of the living space.<\/p>\n

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Designed to follow the light, Oak Street Lightcatcher brings the outdoors into everyday life. In the living room, a St\u00fbv fireplace is built into a concrete bench, becoming a natural part of the space where people gather, slow down, and stay awhile.<\/p>\n

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