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Stone, Glass and Wood House Rises in the Czech Countryside

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When does a stone, glass and wood house stand out? When it’s built in the Czech countryside. Rising in Palkovice, the Czech Republic, the eye-catching design features an iconic mix of building materials. You wouldn’t expect to see this modern combination of stone , wood and glass in this rural setting.

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GIO Welcomes Charlotte Native Greg Capell to the Sales Team!

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Greg also had the good fortune to study abroad for a full semester in the Czech Republic at the University of Economics in Prague. “It As regional sales manager for GIO, Greg has developed a strong network of architects, designers and flooring contractors in the commercial design sector. It was an amazing experience.

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10 Must-Have Items That Luxury Home Buyers Want Most - Freshome

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A Home Where Character Counts – Open Floor Plans Triumph. A home is not luxurious unless it has a grand entryway with a large two-story staircase and an expansive, airy open floor plan. In fact, an open floor plan is the number one criteria cited in a 2013 luxury home survey done by Coldwell Banker. Collect this idea.