Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Amento is a house with such a simple design gesture at its heart that you can imagine the first concept sketch being scribbled on a napkin—as many of the best ideas are. But this belies the rigour of its design and execution. Two perpendicular brick walls intersect to form a broken cruciform that reaches out into a wildflower meadow, while four rectangular, timber-framed living areas nestle discreetly into the negative spaces, sheltered from the elements. The result is an artful blend of boldness and subtlety.

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