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A Log Cabin on a Quebec Lake Gets a Second Life

March 13, 2026

A log cabin on a rocky point in Quebec was given a contemporary second life by Paul Bernier Architecte. The remodel adds a second level and a screened porch while preserving the rustic character of the original chalet. A dark exterior and stone foundation help the cabin blend into the surrounding landscape and lakeshore.

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This Mid-Century Modern Inspired Home Was Shaped by the One That Came Before It

March 13, 2026

The exterior of the Homestead Residence blends light buff brick, white stucco, exposed concrete, and warm stained cedar, creating a contemporary Mid-Century Modern inspired home with a calm and balanced presence.

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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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