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An award-winning New Zealand vacation home keeps a low profile in its secluded coastal locale

Surprise and delight in the landscape with rock formations resembling wildland hoodoos and cairns

Durable, natural and practical, this landscape feature is an art form unto itself

See an ancient building technique that’s held stone walls together without mortar for centuries

A tranquil home with a copper exterior lets in ocean air, sunlight and greenery on a challenging site

A Vote for Accent Walls of Natural Wood, Stone and Storage Potential

Wood, Pebbles and Stone Give Your Bath a Soothing Look and Feel

Earthy materials and a woodsy palette anchor this home to its site, while clean lines and ecofriendly touches make it a standout

Rock your rustic, modern or traditional bathroom with traditional stone tile