The exposed beams in the living room maintain the open concept and create the illusion of the outdoors inside the house. "We were trying to maintain the purity of the construction materials," says Vetter. "It was using common materials in an uncommon way." The corner window is an aluminum curtain wall design seen more frequently in a store-front application than in a home. "This style window was chosen for the metal and purity look of the material. It also allowed for a cleaner site line to the outdoors," Vetter says. The custom-built dining table was also designed by Vetter Denk. "We’ve had 20 people for dinner and it doesn’t feel crowded," Mark Smith says.

The charcoal-colored concrete countertops and stainless steel appliances give the kitchen an industrial feel. "Mark loves to cook, so it’s his favorite area," says Carla Smith. The commercial-size stove is perfect for family gatherings when all seven children come home. The open wood shelving connected with steel rods was designed by Vetter Denk to fit the space. "A lot of things in the home were developed during the building process," says Mark Smith. A larger prep area, additional cupboards and a pantry are located to the left of the main kitchen area. The staircase seen in the background adds an artistic element to the hallway.