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Rebuilding After Fire, This California Home Is Designed to Withstand the Next One

March 18, 2026

After the Kincade Fire, this California home is rebuilt with a focus on resilience, accessibility, and long-term living shaped by the land.

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A Modern Seattle Home That Puts the Living Spaces on Top

March 18, 2026

A modern Seattle facade with concrete, wood, and steel, softened by a garden approach and elevated entry sequence.

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A Glass Guest House in Austin Designed for Living Small

March 17, 2026

A compact glass guest house in Austin designed by Matt Garcia Design shows how thoughtful architecture can make a small 540 square foot ADU feel open and bright.

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In a Quiet Neighborhood, a Mid-Century House Gets a Fresh Start

March 17, 2026

The black and wood exterior of this Golden Valley home stands out against mature trees and a spacious yard.

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A Forgotten Mid-Century Home in Brighton Finds a Fresh White Palette

March 16, 2026

A bright courtyard sits at the center of this renovated mid-century home, surrounded by white walls, simple furniture, and planters that will eventually be shaded by vines.

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A City House Designed to Feel Like Walking Through a Garden

March 16, 2026

Concrete architecture meets climbing vines as greenery slowly spreads across a steel screen, transforming a simple city house into a lush vertical garden.

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