My House: An Architect and His Wife Adjust Their Longtime Norwegian Cottage to Be Livable in Old Age

Sited on an island between a dense forest and rocky terrain, the couple’s pine-clad getaway suited them for 30 years of summer vacations. But it was time for an update.
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This story was published in Dwell’s April 2009 issue.

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Margit Bisztray
While reporting on "Norwegian Wood", freelance writer Margit Bisztray was also able to enjoy the pleasure of Norway. "I woke up one morning at 4 a.m. and watched the slowly building dawn light illuminate the ocean.

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