US studio Merge Architects has completed a family home in the Boston area with facades clad in pre-rusted steel and interior spaces that overlook slot gardens (+ slideshow).
Called Grow Box, the two-storey residence is located in Lexington,Massachusetts — a small, wealthy city in the Boston area. It was designed for an MIT professor, his wife and their young son.
Encompassing 1,975 square feet (185 metres), the home sits on a property with gardens and more than 40 types of Japanese maple trees, all of which are meticulously maintained by the clients.
The elaborate landscaping played a key role in the design process, as it limited the home's footprint yet provided an opportunity to create living spaces that engage with outdoors.