Architect: Sarah Susanka, AIA Photography: Jim Westphalen Integration of Prairie-style architecture and Japanese garden. Palette of patterned and textures borrowed from the surroundings. Sequence of places makes a continuous necklace around the home.

The historic restoration of this First Period Ipswich, Massachusetts home (c. 1686) was an eighteen-month project that combined exterior and interior architectural work to preserve and revitalize this beautiful home. Structurally, work included restoring the summer beam, straightening the timber frame, and adding a lean-to section. The living space was expanded with the addition of a spacious gourmet kitchen featuring countertops made of reclaimed barn wood. As is always the case with our historic renovations, we took special care to maintain the beauty and integrity of the historic elements while bringing in the comfort and convenience of modern amenities. We were even able to uncover and restore much of the original fabric of the house (the chimney, fireplaces, paneling, trim, doors, hinges, etc.), which had been hidden for years under a renovation dating back to 1746. Winner, 2012 Mary P. Conley Award for historic home restoration and preservation You can read more about this restoration in the Boston Globe article by Regina Cole, “A First Period home gets a second life.” http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/26/couple-rebuild-their-century-home-ipswich/r2yXE5yiKWYcamoFGmKVyL/story.html Photo Credit: Eric Roth

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Jennifer and Bradley bought their home for a big chunk of money so they asked to keep an eye on the budget. House at a Glance Who lives here: Jennifer, Bradley and their 2 year old daughter Location: ******* Size: 8,073 square feet (750 square meters); three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a powder room

"Creating a dramatic set of stairs without cumbersome framing" is what Franklin considers the greatest dilemma during the design process. Connecting three stories, he came up with a plan of opposing staircases that creates dynamic space rather than obscure it. Although massive in its footprint, the stair design retains the open-air feeling of the home without compromising strength. Without posts and framework to support them, the staircases seemingly float in the space. "The combination of steel stringers and rails, along with the hardwood steps," Franklin explains, "created enough strength for each set of stairs to, literally, be anchored by only four bolts." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

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Loreto is a town in Baja known for its great fishing and whale watching on the Sea of Cortez. It is also sunny and hot a chunk of the year. If you have similar sunny and hot issues and want to convert a certain spot into a thick timbered beautiful space to hang with family and friends, we may have something for you...

Loreto is a town in Baja known for its great fishing and whale watching on the Sea of Cortez. It is also sunny and hot a chunk of the year. If you have similar sunny and hot issues and want to convert a certain spot into a thick timbered beautiful space to hang with family and friends, we may have something for you...

Loreto is a town in Baja known for its great fishing and whale watching on the Sea of Cortez. It is also sunny and hot a chunk of the year. If you have similar sunny and hot issues and want to convert a certain spot into a thick timbered beautiful space to hang with family and friends, we may have something for you...

Photographer: Jamie Salomon Cabinetry: Covenant Construction LLC.
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Garden Ponds, Fish Ponds, Koi Ponds, Monroe County, Rochester NY. Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls, we install ponds, water features and low maintenance water gardens. Renovation, Repair and maintenance are our specialties. Check out our website http://www.acornponds.com and give us a call 585.442.6373. Contact us now 585-442-63373 or click here: http://www.acornponds.com/ponds.html Small #fishpond with crystal clear water, #waterfalls, pond plants, #LED lighting, pond filtration, fish cave created for a family in #Webster,NY. Here is what they had to say: I am retired and went to live with my son and daughter-in-law. After I sold my house, I missed the homemade pond that I had at my house. My son & daughter-in-law said I could put in a pond as long as it was done professionally. I researched pond builders and settled on Acorn. They seemed the most professional and knew a great deal about ponds. My pond and waterfall were installed in a timely manner. The workers worked quickly, quietly and efficiently. Tom had suggested a different spot than the one we thought of. He made a lot of sense and we built the pond close to my entrance. The workers were done in three days and picked up after themselves and did not leave any messes for us. Acorn was very helpful in suggested where to put the electricity. The entire family is enjoying the pond! The waterfall is very calming. The kids and I have enjoyed stocking and feeding the fish. The grandkids show their friends the pond. The pond has attracted a tiny frog which has stayed with us. Also, birds have come. I especially enjoyed a yellow finch which has come to drink from my feeder and also drank from the waterfalls. I know we will enjoy this pond for many years to come. Linda W. — in Webster, NY.

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