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Sunrise, Sunset

Sunrise, Sunset

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Family estate captures eastern-western views from a dramatic pool It’s summertime, and that means the Buchanans are probably in the water. “We love the…

The Same Drummer

The Same Drummer

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By: Carolyn Kemmett Architect designs refuge for a pair of likeminded artists When an artistic couple decided to build the radically striking gem they…

The Appeal of Permanence

The Appeal of Permanence

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High-elevation residence blends old-world durability with lived-in warmth Earth scientists tend to think in generous timelines — not in years or decades, but in…

Peak Era Design

Peak Era Design

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Mountain A-Frame is a sharp take on a classic vernacular In the spring of 2013, Nancy Baker stepped onto the southern start of the…

Massively Cozy

Massively Cozy

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Cottage-minded estate is elevated by mountain craftsmanship This is the story of how a would-be English cottage manifested as a contemporary modern home, swathed in…

Rooted in Restraint

Rooted in Restraint

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How slope and symbolism shaped a modern ridgetop build More than 200 million years ago, long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth, the ginkgo tree…

Jewel of a Redo

Jewel of a Redo

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Rich color and clever space planning distinguish historic home Danielle Fontenot grew up in old homes in New Orleans. “I don’t think I’ve lived…

The Height of Intention

The Height of Intention

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Home’s finessed footprint required next-level engineering Joshua Pettler is fond of obscure terminology. The boutique architect says “loom windows” instead of the familiar “clerestory,”…

Mountain Mist

Mountain Mist

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Flat Rock renovation is full of soft color and earthy textures Atop a gleaming, hand-carved, heavy wood console in the generously sized entry foyer…

Framing the Positive

Framing the Positive

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Haywood County home blurs the line between architecture and attitude “We’re optimists,” says the owner of a 120-acre property in Haywood County. When she and…