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The Leahey Residence at Pugwash Point, Nova Scotia.

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The home features two bedrooms, an open-concept living pavilion with kitchen, dining area and living room and a library in the third shed.

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The main entertainment area.

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The buildings are clad in Galvalume corregated metal panels.

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A look at the stand-alone library shed.

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A view from the field. The home is placed at the edge of two 2.5-acre lots.

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Architect Brian MacKay-Lyons was as exact about the home's placement on its lot as he was about the building design, making sure the views of land and water were both protected and embraced.

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Storm clouds over the Leahey house.

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The Leaheys.

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