Coming from Minnesota this couple already had an appreciation for a woodland retreat. Wanting to lay some roots in Sun Valley, Idaho, guided the incorporation of historic hewn, stone and stucco into this cozy home among a stand of aspens with its eye on the skiing and hiking of the surrounding mountains. Miller Architects, PC

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The new Wausau Tile paver patio overlooks a small deep water pond. Soft, naturalized plantings wrap the entire living area -- overlooking Brenden Pond.. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.

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As part of the Hometime Television Series, Host Dean Johnson had me discuss project goals in real-time/real-sequence, as they developed during construction. "What are we trying to accomplish?" was discussed at each stage, in five different on-air episodes. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.

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