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The exterior remodel preserves the home’s original charm while strengthening its connection to site and views. New glazing and expanded openings extend interior living spaces onto a generous terrace overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
Cedar shingles and refined detailing maintain the traditional character of the house, while the clean-lined glass railings and simplified roof forms introduce a modern architectural language. The terrace becomes a primary living space, reinforcing the project’s focus on light, openness, and direct engagement with landscape.

This basketball court is part of a project completed by Gary Duff Designs which secured and strengthened this home’s existing old-world charm. By building on the original color palette comprised of beautiful reds and browns, the team incorporated natural stones to enhance the look. The renovated walkway can now be summed up in one word: classic. The new and beautiful courtyard was completed by a flowing fountain as the focal point. Fun finishing touch: a basketball half-court with the same beige coloring, because even the most elegant backdrops deserve some whimsy.

This paved driveway is part of a project completed by Gary Duff Designs which secured and strengthened this home’s existing old-world charm. By building on the original color palette comprised of beautiful reds and browns, the team incorporated natural stones to enhance the look. The renovated walkway can now be summed up in one word: classic. The new and beautiful courtyard was completed by a flowing fountain as the focal point. Fun finishing touch: a basketball half-court with the same beige coloring, because even the most elegant backdrops deserve some whimsy.
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This basketball court is part of a project completed by Gary Duff Designs which secured and strengthened this home’s existing old-world charm. By building on the original color palette comprised of beautiful reds and browns, the team incorporated natural stones to enhance the look. The renovated walkway can now be summed up in one word: classic. The new and beautiful courtyard was completed by a flowing fountain as the focal point. Fun finishing touch: a basketball half-court with the same beige coloring, because even the most elegant backdrops deserve some whimsy.

This modern partial remodel refreshes key areas of the home with an airy palette and a strong emphasis on natural light. Crisp white cabinetry, soft stone surfaces, wood accents, and streamlined details create a fresh look throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. Large openings and carefully placed windows strengthen the connection to the outdoors, while subtle contrast and texture keep the interiors from feeling too plain. The finished spaces feel open, polished, inviting, and effortlessly suited to everyday living.

House Plan 92350MX was built by our clients in Georgia and it came out rustic, original, and stunning. They made some changes to this 3 bed, ~2,600 square foot home including replacing the windows and doors in back using 12' and 16' sliding door packages by Pella. This required a steel I-beam to strengthen the rear wall. Custom showers upstairs and a double-width fireplace on the main level for a gas box and television were additional touches.
Ready when you are! Where do YOU want to build?
Specs-at-a-glance
3 beds
3.5 baths
~2,600 sq. ft.
Plans: http://bit.ly/92350mx
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#houseplan

This modern partial remodel refreshes key areas of the home with an airy palette and a strong emphasis on natural light. Crisp white cabinetry, soft stone surfaces, wood accents, and streamlined details create a fresh look throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. Large openings and carefully placed windows strengthen the connection to the outdoors, while subtle contrast and texture keep the interiors from feeling too plain. The finished spaces feel open, polished, inviting, and effortlessly suited to everyday living.

For a family who believes fitness is not only an essential part of life but also a fun opportunity for the whole family to connect, build and achieve greatness together there is nothing better than a custom designed obstacle course right in your back yard.
THEME
The theme of this half mile trail through the woods is evident in the fun, creative and all-inclusive obstacles hidden in the natural flow of the land around this amazing family home. The course was created with adults and children, advanced and beginner athletes, competitive and entertaining events all accounted for. Each of the 13 obstacles was designed to be challenging no matter the size, skill or ability of the athlete lucky enough to run the course.
FOCUS
The focus for this family was to create an outdoor adventure that could be an athletic, social and personal outlet for their entire family while maintaining the natural beauty of the landscape and without altering the sweeping views from the home. The large scale of the challenging obstacles is camouflaged within the landscape using the rolling hills and mature trees as a natural curtain in every season. The beauty of the course does not diminish the functional and demanding nature of the obstacles which are designed to focus on multiple strength, agility, and cardio fitness abilities and intensities.
STORAGE
The start of the trail includes a raised training area offering a dedicated space clear from the ground to place bags, mats and other equipment used during the run. A small all-terrain storage cart was provided for use with 6 yoga mats, 3 medicine balls of various weights, rings, sprinting cones, and a large digital timer to record laps.
GROWTH
The course was designed to provide an athletic and fun challenge for children, teens and adults no matter their experience or athletic prowess. This course offers competitive athletes a challenge and budding athletes an opportunity to experience and ignite their passion for physical activity. Initially the concept for the course was focused on the youngest of the family however as the design grew so did the obstacles and now it is a true family experience that will meet their adapting needs for years. Each obstacle is paired with an instructional sign directing the runners in proper use of the obstacle, adaptations for skill levels and tips on form. These signs are all customized for this course and are printed on metal to ensure they last for many years.
SAFETY
Safety is crucial for all physical activity and an obstacle course of this scale presents unique safety concerns. Children should always be supervised when participating in an adventure on the course however additional care was paid to details on the course to ensure everyone has a great time. All of the course obstacles have been created with pressure treated lumber that will withstand the seasonal poundings. All footer pilings that support obstacles have been placed into the ground between 3 to 4 feet (.9 to 1.2 meters) and each piling has 2 to 3 bags of concrete (totaling over 90 bags used throughout the course) ensuring stability of the structure and safety of the participants. Additionally, all obstacle lumber has been given rounded corners and sanded down offering less splintering and more time for everyone to enjoy the course.
This athletic and charismatic family strives to incorporate a healthy active lifestyle into their daily life and this obstacle course offers their family an opportunity to strengthen themselves and host some memorable and active events at their amazing home.

Resort-style backyard designed around a central swimming pool and expansive indoor-outdoor living. Geometric concrete paving with turf joints extends across the pool deck and connects the home’s covered outdoor living areas, landscaped grounds and rear elevation. Multiple water features add movement to the pool while large windows and doors strengthen the connection between the interior and outdoor spaces.

House Plan 92350MX was built by our clients in Georgia and it came out rustic, original, and stunning. They made some changes to this 3 bed, ~2,600 square foot home including replacing the windows and doors in back using 12' and 16' sliding door packages by Pella. This required a steel I-beam to strengthen the rear wall. Custom showers upstairs and a double-width fireplace on the main level for a gas box and television were additional touches.
Ready when you are! Where do YOU want to build?
Specs-at-a-glance
3 beds
3.5 baths
~2,600 sq. ft.
Plans: http://bit.ly/92350mx
#readywhenyouare
#houseplan

New Permaset™ Wool pattern Fritz Creek, with its woven, lattice-like design, will compliment a variety of interior design schemes, providing a setting of relaxed elegance, from casual wicker to the sophisticated style of British Colonial. Fritz Creek is made with revolutionary 100% Permaset™ Wool. This new milestone development in wool strengthens the twist of its yarn, giving us the ability to vat dye Fritz Creek in an old world process that allows deep color penetration while maintaining yarn integrity.

House Plan 92350MX was built by our clients in Georgia and it came out rustic, original, and stunning. They made some changes to this 3 bed, ~2,600 square foot home including replacing the windows and doors in back using 12' and 16' sliding door packages by Pella. This required a steel I-beam to strengthen the rear wall. Custom showers upstairs and a double-width fireplace on the main level for a gas box and television were additional touches.
Ready when you are! Where do YOU want to build?
Specs-at-a-glance
3 beds
3.5 baths
~2,600 sq. ft.
Plans: http://bit.ly/92350mx
#readywhenyouare
#houseplan

Modern Powder Room with Unique Tile Accent Wall
This modern powder room features a striking accent wall with a mosaic tile design in warm, earthy tones. The sleek, white vessel sink and minimalist faucet complement the clean lines of the white countertop and drawers. A large, rounded mirror reflects the light and adds to the sense of spaciousness.
Features:
Mosaic tile accent wall
White vessel sink
Minimalist faucet
White countertop and drawers
Rounded mirror

This modern partial remodel refreshes key areas of the home with an airy palette and a strong emphasis on natural light. Crisp white cabinetry, soft stone surfaces, wood accents, and streamlined details create a fresh look throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. Large openings and carefully placed windows strengthen the connection to the outdoors, while subtle contrast and texture keep the interiors from feeling too plain. The finished spaces feel open, polished, inviting, and effortlessly suited to everyday living.

This modern partial remodel refreshes key areas of the home with an airy palette and a strong emphasis on natural light. Crisp white cabinetry, soft stone surfaces, wood accents, and streamlined details create a fresh look throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. Large openings and carefully placed windows strengthen the connection to the outdoors, while subtle contrast and texture keep the interiors from feeling too plain. The finished spaces feel open, polished, inviting, and effortlessly suited to everyday living.

House Plan 92350MX was built by our clients in Georgia and it came out rustic, original, and stunning. They made some changes to this 3 bed, ~2,600 square foot home including replacing the windows and doors in back using 12' and 16' sliding door packages by Pella. This required a steel I-beam to strengthen the rear wall. Custom showers upstairs and a double-width fireplace on the main level for a gas box and television were additional touches.
Ready when you are! Where do YOU want to build?
Specs-at-a-glance
3 beds
3.5 baths
~2,600 sq. ft.
Plans: http://bit.ly/92350mx
#readywhenyouare
#houseplan

Set within a wooded landscape, the Millwick Pool House and Guest House expand upon the original courtyard residence with a series of carefully scaled accessory structures. A new pool and pavilion extend daily life outdoors, strengthening the dialogue between architecture and trees. Nearby, the guest house introduces a pop-up dormer and clerestory windows that bring generous light into a compact footprint, creating a lofted retreat that feels both intimate and expansive. Together, the additions deepen the home’s connection to its forested setting while reinforcing the clarity and sculptural character of the original design.

This vision of a remodel of an existing home located along a sloped street in San Francisco adapts the original design to its present-day context.
Multiple storeys allows for a secondary dwelling unit on the lower level. Separation of entry points both strengthens and forges new ties with the street. A wood scrim clad in cedar slats marks the main entry as as short walkway connects to the primary living level. The secondary access to the suite below is accessed near the front overhead garage door.
The exterior has a a restrained finish palette of soft white render, combined with ebony trim honouring the Bay Area’s legacy of craftsmanship. A recessed portion at the front forms a sheltered balcony that overlooks the street, while the upper level takes maximum advantage of stunning views.
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The Logan Arts Building plays a role in strengthening community identity in one of the oldest and culturally significant neighborhoods in San Diego. Much of the industrial infrastructure in the area that supports the Port and Naval Base have evolved over time into an arts community. The Logan Arts Building will be a place for many of those artists to create and share their works. A paseja conserves a mural along the property line and provides light and access to the rear of the property.
The studios were carefully oriented and designed to optimize the lighting conditions for artwork. Subtle and diffused light is drawn in from the north for greater color control. High level lighting, wall space, and large storage spaces are incorporated to assist the tenants in creating their best work.

This modern partial remodel refreshes key areas of the home with an airy palette and a strong emphasis on natural light. Crisp white cabinetry, soft stone surfaces, wood accents, and streamlined details create a fresh look throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. Large openings and carefully placed windows strengthen the connection to the outdoors, while subtle contrast and texture keep the interiors from feeling too plain. The finished spaces feel open, polished, inviting, and effortlessly suited to everyday living.
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