Noe Valley Renovation
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Wow! That transformation of the house's backside in particular is crazy, in a good way. Loved seeing the before/after pics. Dwell should do more of those.
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Great project guys, glad you have included before/after to see the level of work which was performed!!!!! mp
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Awesome! The corner windows and very cool lightwell stairs is clever. Good thing for me; I have been considering updating my stair well... Thanks for the ideas!!! daniel
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I could sit there all day!
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looks like cambridge, ma
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The Masters of Architecture from beginning of time to perpetuiry will attest to your exquisite design
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That's living! That's what I call Home. Excellent Job, Samaha-Hart ! C'est un oeuvre d'art!
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