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Building on the edge

Article Abstract:

Architect Gordon Wittenberg renovated a house in West University Place, a peaceful residential area that is adjacent to a commercial area of shops and restaurants. To insulate the house from the street, he made the main living area one level higher to achieve privacy and for a clearer view of the street.

Housing, Practice, Houston, Texas, Wittenberg, Gordon

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Sympathetic addition: expands a restoration

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Architect Robert Cain successfully restored the 1868 farmhouse owned by Travis and Odette Strahan in Early Branch, SC. Most of the original wood was salvaged and a new kitchen addition in the rear uses other salvaged materials that blend with the old house.

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Made for the mountains

Article Abstract:

An award-winning weekend house in the mountains is described. The house offers comfort, spaciousness, view of the lake, and plentiful light. The high-ceiling family is the focal point of the house where informal gatherings are held.

Cover Story, Design and construction, Architectural design, Country homes, Hillside architecture

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