"Almost every material implemented in this home was done so to create a maintenance-free space that withstands the weather and betters with age," the architects said.

“几乎每种材料在这间屋子都有体现，这是为了创造可以抵抗各种天气和时间且不需维修的空间。”建筑师说道。

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