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A 1960s Mid-Century Bank Becomes a Hotel Built for City Life

January 11, 2026

A double heighthotel lobby centers on a sculptural semicircular bar, where restored mosaic tile and mid-century lighting set the tone for gathering.

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A New Extension Creates a Garden-Facing Gathering Space

January 11, 2026

From the garden, the extension reads as a light-filled counterpoint to the home’s classic brick. Warm wood framing and generous glass panels open wide to the backyard, allowing sunshine to move freely across the stone floor and into the kitchen beyond.

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Modern Design Blends With Thai Influences In This New Home

January 10, 2026

The lake-view terrace connects indoors and outdoors seamlessly, while layered screens soften views and keep the space airy.

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Step Into a Light-Filled Home Surrounded by Plants

January 10, 2026

Elevated entry with stairs leads to a light-filled Seattle home with high shed roof and clerestory windows

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Inside a Heritage Home Renovated With A Dramatic Interior

January 9, 2026

A sleek kitchen with matte black cabinetry, ribbed timber details, and dramatic black stone surfaces. Oversized grid windows and herringbone wood floors bring warmth and garden views inside.

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He Camped Here for 10 Years. Then He Built a Cabin That Finally Let Him Stay

January 9, 2026

An elevated cabin in Plain, Washington rises above the Wenatchee River floodplain, using cedar, steel, and concrete to live lightly within the forest.

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