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At First, Their Home’s Plan Didn’t Fit Into the Forest—So They Wove It Between the Trees
At First, Their Home’s Plan Didn’t Fit Into the Forest—So They Wove It Between the Trees
The glass-walled residence snakes across the plot to connect with the surrounding woods in unexpected ways.
By Grace Bernard
The Corporations Quietly Buying Up Altadena
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A Legendary Wave Put Puerto Escondido On the Map. Now Overtourism Could Ruin It
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An Experimental Eric Owen Moss Home Is Up for Rent a Block From the Beach
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You Can Rent These Floating Cabins Year-Round—Even When the Water Freezes
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The designer’s first custom home proves that thoughtful design and smart climate control can tame even the steamiest Southern summers.

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