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Instead of Moving the Rock, They Built the Addition to Fit It

January 28, 2026

This addition uses a subtractive approach, carving into the rock to create a foothold and reshaping stone from the site into a curving structural wall.

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The Wood Slat Wall that Changed Everything inside this London Apartment

January 28, 2026

The striking full-height timber wall serves as the interior’s focal point, hiding bedrooms, bathrooms, and storage in one seamless feature.

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A Boomerang-Shaped Home with an Art Studio and Lake Views

January 27, 2026

A boomerang-shaped lakefront home curves into the hillside, carefully orienting living spaces toward Mt. Rainier and Lake Washington.

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Inside the Art Deco Inspired Home Addition designed to Entertain in Style

January 27, 2026

A white facade with dramatic black lined window reveals adds depth, shade, and visual impact to this art decor inspired home extension.

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Inside the Home Renovation that Embraces Timber and Black Accents

January 26, 2026

The living room centers on custom joinery. A wall of shelving wraps around the television, which is concealed behind a perforated panel to reduce visual clutter. A built-in window seat sits beside a large pivoting window, creating a focused place to sit and look out toward the rear yard.

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Inside a Mid Century Makeover Perched Above California’s Coachella Valley

January 26, 2026

A mid century modern exterior in Rancho Mirage featuring brick, stucco, painted steel, and concrete walkways set against the desert landscape.

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