

Why we specify fewer, better materials — and how to tell the difference between a finish that will mellow with age and one that will simply look tired.
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Three layout principles we return to on every compact project.

Notes on letting sun, wind and setbacks shape a home from the very first sketch.

A post-occupancy look back at the kitchens we designed — and the storage that earned its place.

Acoustics, desk ratios, and the mistakes worth avoiding.

Introducing the designers and site engineers joining us this quarter.

How we vet pieces before they enter a project.