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John Rooks

Your Autumn Reading List

Metropolis Magazine just released a selection of books focused on timber architecture, showcasing the material’s versatility and growing relevance in sustainable design. These books explore

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Architecture
John Rooks

Why You Should Be a Burl Girl

A recent article in Architectural Digest explores the appeal of burl  (also known as burr) wood, a unique material characterized by its swirling, intricate grain

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Architecture
John Rooks

Of Wood and Glass

Picture this:  You’re sitting in your newly remodeled lakeside cabin.  Your architect talked a lot about being inspired by the surrounding nature and wanted to

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Architecture
John Rooks

The Modern Farmhouse Trend

Modern Farmhouse, Rustic Contemporary, Country Modern, Industrial Cozy, whatever you call it, the trend of combining the natural and aged materials as well as traditional

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Architecture
John Rooks

Upgrade your basement upside.

The basement renovation project is a hot one, often tackled by DIY homeowners. An often overlooked opportunity for these renovations is to look up.  The

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