Collection by Laurie Gillies
The local firm Hornberger + Worstell recently repurposed the iconic building, transforming it into a 131-room boutique hotel.
The local firm Hornberger + Worstell recently repurposed the iconic building, transforming it into a 131-room boutique hotel.
When it comes to the heart of the home, there’s no question Australia–based Blue Tea Kitchens holds the key to creating your ideal space. Read on for their top 10 useful tips that can assist with any kitchen remodel.
When it comes to the heart of the home, there’s no question Australia–based Blue Tea Kitchens holds the key to creating your ideal space. Read on for their top 10 useful tips that can assist with any kitchen remodel.
Each shed is customizable via a recently launched interactive online tool and range from $120-150 per square foot. With more people working from home, backyard offices offer a physical barrier between life and work, this one in Walnut Creek, California, has a FullLite glass front elevation.
Each shed is customizable via a recently launched interactive online tool and range from $120-150 per square foot. With more people working from home, backyard offices offer a physical barrier between life and work, this one in Walnut Creek, California, has a FullLite glass front elevation.
Evenings around the firepit are particularly magical.
Evenings around the firepit are particularly magical.
You'd never designed for special needs children before the Bancroft residence, how did you interpret the clients' needs?

Jack Hawkins, architect: I would like to say I did tons of research, but I didn't. I went with the parents' lead. I took most of my design cues from them. They're the immediate caregivers, they know their children and about autism. They did all the research and told me what was important.
You'd never designed for special needs children before the Bancroft residence, how did you interpret the clients' needs? Jack Hawkins, architect: I would like to say I did tons of research, but I didn't. I went with the parents' lead. I took most of my design cues from them. They're the immediate caregivers, they know their children and about autism. They did all the research and told me what was important.
The Pavilion has plenty of cozy seating, a cast concrete fireplace, and a sound system.
The Pavilion has plenty of cozy seating, a cast concrete fireplace, and a sound system.
You should be sure your contractor is planning to pull the necessary permits, complete required paperwork, and schedule inspections that align with the project timeline.
You should be sure your contractor is planning to pull the necessary permits, complete required paperwork, and schedule inspections that align with the project timeline.
The mirrored surface of the shed reflects delightfully distorted images of the natural surroundings.
The mirrored surface of the shed reflects delightfully distorted images of the natural surroundings.
An object lesson in waste not, want not: Brown’s shed was built of leftover siding and houses firewood culled from the site excavation.
An object lesson in waste not, want not: Brown’s shed was built of leftover siding and houses firewood culled from the site excavation.
Architect Indra Janda hand-cut sheets of polycarbonate into 15¾-inch square shingles and clad the entire timber structure—a gabled roof and walls—with them.
Architect Indra Janda hand-cut sheets of polycarbonate into 15¾-inch square shingles and clad the entire timber structure—a gabled roof and walls—with them.
An edgeless pool creates a smooth glass-like effect, reflecting the thickly forested surroundings.
An edgeless pool creates a smooth glass-like effect, reflecting the thickly forested surroundings.
Green roof
Green roof
Garden courtyards adjacent to guest rooms
Garden courtyards adjacent to guest rooms

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