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Nestled into the landscape at the top of a wooded ravine, this new contemporary house is at one with its natural surroundings.

This Mediterranean-style home in Las Vegas combines traditional architecture and modern technology to create a home in harmony with its desert climate

Large features replicate the look of traditional Mediterranean buildings

Slate and copper are a natural choice for heritage style

Large, opulent residences featuring old-world European design elements are a hallmark of award-winning house designer William T Baker

Specialist advice assures a polished performance

All the informality of a summer vacation is captured in this lakefront cottage designed by Burns + Beyerl Architects

The pool and spa form the basis of an expansive outdoor living area

A central courtyard is visible from most rooms

Dark stained cabinetry is juxtaposed with lighter maple

Intersecting lines and planes, a simple, robust palette and an economy of space place this home in the loose tradition of Walter Gropius' architectural legacy

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