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When you get a call from a vendor that says he has gorgeous & antique Douglas fir beams...you simply must use them!

It's impossible not to be in awe of them as beams of light filter around the wonderful beams of wood, providing better light for the artist who inhabits this space. We used a Golden Rectangle in plan and section to guide the proportions of the space.

📷 Wendy McEahern

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I love adobe. I love it's rich, warm color. I love that it melts back into the earth when it's no longer serving its purpose—which is not true for many 20th century materials!

Adobe protects us from the sun and the wind. All the while it also allows for creative expression, like these delightful designs by talented artist @melikebaskoylu
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Creating the ideal window seat was important for this guest house in Tesuque. My client desired a bright spot to read and relax while overlooking the Santa Fe Forest and Tesuque River. We were careful about using the proportions for this space—we added big windows to boost the natural light in the room and raised the ceilings to give the feeling that you're in big, airy treehouse.

📷 Wendy McEahern

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Do you see the date on this sketch? 2006! I remember sketching this plan for the Women's Health Services Complex like it was yesterday—even though this was nearly 15 years ago! When you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life, and time absolutely flies by.
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These gold-plated pine cone stencils don't immediately pop out in this ceiling unless you look up. Once you do, they shine like stars in the night sky. And if this looks familiar—it's because it is! These same golden pine cones can be found stenciled on the walls of beloved local institution Joseph's Table.

This beautiful stencil art was designed by Martha Venn, and Kirsten Bortles.

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Glenn Mercutt is an interesting Australian architect and was one of my first inspirations for vernacular architecture and honoring the history that surrounds us. He strives for his structures to "sit lightly on the land."

Vernacular architecture reflects local traditions, cultural practices, and materials indigenous to its particular region—which is what we aspire to achieve here in Santa Fe.

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A double patio door that opens up to a beautiful landscaping scene (by the wonderfully talented Carlotta from Paradise) is a dream come true for any homeowner. Close your eyes and imagine an easy Santa Fe summer afternoon with the doors open, the scent of lavender in the soft breeze, and the sounds of your friends chatting out on your patio. Life can be that simple!

📷 Wendy McEahern

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I love these kinds of doorways because they are so idiosyncratic to our city. Only in Santa Fe would you let your Wisteria nearly block your doorway! This pocket of lush green that's allowed to grow freely makes this lovely home all the more welcoming.

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Have you read my new editorial "Urban Sense" about the importance of preservation featured in this month's HOME magazine yet?

Preserving the historical context of a city is crucial to how we interact with it moving forward. If we were to strip the historical architecture of our neighborhoods and buildings that surround the Plaza, the Cathedral Basilica, and the Palace of the Governors, our most beloved icons in Santa Fe would be stripped of some of their meaning as well. To read my other thoughts on 'Why Preservation Matters,' head to: http://enewmexican.com/santa-fe-real-estate-guide-home. ... See more

Join me and a diverse lineup of speakers for the next segment of our ReVisioning History series: "ReVisioning Preservation".

On Thursday, August 27 @ 5:30p, this free and virtual event will examine the importance that historic places hold among residents of Santa Fe, the diversity of experiences residents have had in interfacing with historic preservation regulations here, and the interplay between the tangible and the intangible in conserving cultural heritage.

All are welcome, and registration is now open. You can find more information in my bio.

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