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Perched Above Lake Ontario, This Home Was Designed Section by Section

January 13, 2026

Concrete and wood volumes intersect to create layered interiors of this modern house.

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An Austin Family Built Their Dream Home Around a Live Oak Tree

January 13, 2026

This Austin home begins with a front patio designed around a live oak tree, allowing nature to pass directly through the architecture.

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What Started as a Simple Renovation Turned Into a Full Rebuild of This Home

January 12, 2026

Outside, the pool and deck area extends the home’s living space outdoors. A wide, flat roof provides shade over both lounging and dining areas, making the space comfortable throughout the day. Warm wood ceilings and decking soften the modern structure, while a charcoal feature wall with a mounted television adds a cozy focal point for evenings. Woven chaise loungers sit close to the pool, and a built-in grill with a long dining table makes hosting feel effortless.

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A Mid-Century Cabin Rises Above Floodwaters With Modern Upgrades

January 12, 2026

A renovated waterfront cabin on an island.

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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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