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A Modern ADU With Rural Charm Channels a Neighboring Century-Old Farmhouse

A house with a metal roof perched on a grassy hill, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
by Lotus Abrams | Photography by Ethan Herrington
4 weeks ago
Rural home with a modern slant

Rural Home With a Modern Slant

by Zahid Sardar, photos by Paul Dyer
December 21, 2015


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Bay Area Painter Draws on Film, Fame and Fine Detail for His Solo Exhibition, "Icons"
Bay Area Painter Draws on Film, Fame and Fine Detail for His Solo Exhibition, "Icons"
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An Innovative ADU Studio Enhances a Craftsman in Mill Valley
An Innovative ADU Studio Enhances a Craftsman in Mill Valley
by Lotus Abrams | Photos by Leslie Williamson


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