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Built for Ease

How John Buchan Homes Creates Custom Residences That Perform Quietly Every Day Article by Susie Naficy You have spent your career designing systems that are elegant under pressure. You value clarity, reliability, and solutions that disappear into the background because they work exactly as intended. A strategically designed home can deliver that same effect. When done well, it amplifies your energy, simplifies daily routines, and turns ordinary moments into seamless experiences. This...

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COMMON FORMME

Where Design Meets Wellness Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Sumaira Amber Creating beautiful and healthy spaces comes naturally for Emily Ellstrom, who grew up watching her parents design and build homes, giving life to the dreams of their clients.  “My parents met on a job site in the 80s. My dad was a general contractor and my mom was a high-end designer,” shares Emily. “In the mid-2000s, as they were sitting around a table with clients and the various parties who can be...

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Architecture with Intention

Inside AVI Design Studio’s rapid rise and its approach to shaping spaces for life, work, and everything in between Article by Taylor Robinson Architecture is often judged by what we see clean lines, thoughtful materials, a sense of balance. But at AVI Design Studio, architecture begins long before form takes shape. It starts with understanding how people live, how businesses function, and how space quietly influences daily behavior. Founded as a natural evolution of more than two decades spent...

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Designing an Outdoor Paradise

How partnership, communication, and vision lead to extraordinary outdoor spaces Article by Bree O'Brien | Photography by Bryan Anderson, First Drop Media While aesthetics and functionality have historically been considerations for designing the back, front, and side yards of a home, more modern schools of thought consider outdoor spaces as extensions of the home. As such, they should complement both the architecture of the dwelling and the lifestyles of those who live within it.  Landscape...