the project and carried out the many details. “We were all in sync throughout the process,” says Brian. “They understood what we wanted and helped our vision become a reality.”

One of the more intricate tasks was the placement of the curtain wall. The prow openings in both the great room and dining room were designed as triangular room extensions that jut out from the face of the home. The ovesized prows were engineered to distribute the wall and roof loads with two stone columns, which allow the window frames to be thinner, non-structural, and less obtrusive.

“When building with logs there is always going to be a bit of shrinkage and here the glass is basically free from the supportive structure and not subject to possible cracks,” says Michael Ray. “The builder, however, had to install the glazing carefully and with precision, or any movement from settling could spell disaster.”

The upstairs guest bedrooms (below) feature warm tongue-and-groove pine ceilings. Each room has a Velux balcony roof window that opens up to create an instant outdoor space, a feature the homeowners saw during a trip to Europe. Each room also has a built-in window bench with storage below.

Walking barefoot in the master bedroom (below) is a treat. The floors are covered with rich leather and warmed by radiant heat. French doors open to the private balcony for a spectacular view of the lush landscape. Marc and Brian felt the master bath (bottom) had to be in tune with the home’s look. So it features a brushed stainless steel tub, plenty of radiant heat under the floor, a glass block walk-in shower with dual shower heads, and ubatuba granite floors.