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This Texas Ranch House Was Designed Around Gathering

March 12, 2026

The restrained material palette of wood and metal combines rustic textures with refined modern finishes, integrating this ranch house into its East Texas context without competing with the landscape.

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Why This Home Was Built With 24-Inch Rammed Earth Walls

March 12, 2026

A rammed earth home in Washington’s Skagit Valley uses thick insulated walls, solar panels, and passive design to create an energy efficient house built for life beside farmland.

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Local Blackbutt Defines This Timber-Framed House Overlooking a Vineyard

March 11, 2026

Local blackbutt timber defines the exterior of this vineyard house in Main Ridge. Designed by Porebski Architects, the two pavilion structures are clad in ship-lapped boards and raised lightly above the landscape.

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How Scandinavian Minimalism Shaped This Modern Malaysian Apartment

March 11, 2026

The living room in this apartment pairs a gray accent wall and sofa with light wood finishes and floor-to-ceiling curtains, creating a Scandinavian-inspired space that feels bright and relaxed.

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How a Steel-Framed Extension Transforms an Edwardian Terrace

March 10, 2026

In the dining room, floor-to-ceiling glazing fills the space with natural light while framing views of the garden and the willow tree that anchors the outdoor space.

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How a Bothy-Inspired Addition Adds Space for Rest and Cooking

March 10, 2026

This bothy-inspired addition by Turner Architects transforms a small urban garden edge into a solid, material-driven kitchen and sitting space.

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