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The Box Outside

“The house is very particular, and in some ways it’s very ‘designed,’ but it’s also really informal.”
STELLA BETTS, DESIGNER

Bergen decided to build a large guesthouse behind their home in upstate New York, they didn’t ask their designers for two bedrooms, two baths, or any of the other usual requirements. “We led with a narrative rather than a program,” says Andrew. He and Niki started sharing ideas and

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