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Wildman Chalmers Design devised the interiors for Populus to build upon the building’s Aspen-tree inspired architecture by Studio Gang.

Kim's bedroom features a vintage four-poster bed lit up by Jami Girouard table lamps and a vintage capiz lotus chandelier. She painted the mural on the ceiling herself with bronze metallic paint.

The Perch at sunset.

Mikei, his partner, and their dog Shabu Shabu in their living space. The table was made for the outdoors, but repurposed for the dining area from Urban Outfitters. It's surrounded by '80s-era vintage chairs sourced from Betsu.

Upstairs, the primary bathroom presents a sanctuary adorned with Crema Marfil marble, a Restoration Hardware vanity, and brass hardware."

The new kitchen-and-dining area connects to the living area and the rear yard.

The rebuilt “Idea House,” designed by Holly Freres and David Horning of JHL design. The driveway is permeable to encourage good drainage: crushed granite gravel is installed over a stabilization mat. James Hardie exterior siding is painted in Benjamin Moore ‘White Dove,’ with reclaimed wood used for the entry and garage.

The same oversized doors are in the primary bathroom, alongside a soaking tub from Victoria & Albert and porcelain In Essence “Sabbia” tile.

“Had the project not taken so long, we would have made more mistakes, adds Chris.