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Surfaces unveils celebrity showhome tours

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Dallas, Texas—The International Surface Event (TISE) has unveiled the new celebrity showhome tours, to take place September 24 and 25 in Malibu Hills, Calif. Herringbone floor tile, large-format porcelain slabs and mosaics are presented by Emser Tile. Best Cheer Stone offers counters and stone slabs throughout.

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A Day in the Life of an Architectural Intern

Life of an Architect

We knew that the bulk of the main and upper floor air handling was contained in a low roof that we were “planning” to turn into an out-door deck. In the end it seemed that all parties came to a solution that would allow for an outdoor deck and a proper air supply. 9:25pm CST “Welcome to Dallas.

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The Lantern House - My 2014 Playhouse Design | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I always design my playhouses on a wood deck so that it makes it easier to move. Another benefit of adding a deck is that it allows the homeowner to trim the grass that grows up around the playhouse without causing any damage. This will allow the playhouse to take on the role of folly in the landscape of someone’s backyard.

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The Final Stretch – KHouse Modern part 1

Life of an Architect

The black locust deck finally has the wood skirt installed at the base, as well as the wood rail cap (to keep you from getting a free tattoo on a hot Texas Summer’s day.) This is at the deck just off the main Living Room – which acts as a visual extension of that room in to the exterior. See that yellow caution tape?

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If You’re Not Having Fun, then You’re Doing Something Wrong

Life of an Architect

Another project that we are working on is the renovation and refurbishment of a 1980’s era speculation built office building in Dallas. Once the existing interiors were removed, the building has a nice, clean, open floor plate to work with … the exterior is not so lucky.

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Estate Project – Preston Hollow

Life of an Architect

Two of them are commercial projects, which should be fun because I typically don’t talk about the commercial work we do here all that often, and the third one is a massive addition/renovation project to one of the premier estate properties here in Dallas. The existing house that we are working on is built like a commercial building.

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45 Modern Shipping Container Homes for Every Budget

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The coolest part about it is that it allows for an indoor-outdoor living style with a wonderful deck. The cool thing about it is that you can add a roof deck or a porch area. The wooden floors, impeccable style, and modern appliances – all make this house look ultra-modern and even luxurious. Spacious Container Home.

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