On Vancouver Island, a Family Squeezes a Serene Studio Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Best of all, its green roof channels rainwater through the craggy terrain to create a trickling fountain.
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Tony Colangelo

"I know it’s a cliché to say that everything happens for a reason," says family physician Milvi Tiislar, "but when it came to finding the architect for our renovation, it really rings true."

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Rachel Gallaher
Rachel Gallaher is one of the design industry’s most prolific writers, contributing regularly to dozens of titles, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Robb Report, Dwell, Architectural Digest, Azure, Luxe, and...

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