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Dwellings Winner: Casa Ter by Mesura Mesura designed a retreat for a family of five in the Catalonian countryside, utilizing regional and artisanal building techniques and local materials for a sustainable home that blends with the landscape.

Lafayette Park's two-story townhouses are configured in a U-shaped formation.

Fir plywood from Freres Lumber joins IKEA cabinets. The figure painting is by Dylan Dean.

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The oversized eaves provide protection from the elements and allow one to walk around the entire home in all weathers. Rain chains are used as decorative alternatives to downpipes.

The exterior profile stayed the same, but Shin added a fresh coat of paint and new windows.

The bathroom maintains the calm, nature-inspired color palette with subtle hues like beige, a taupe-y green, and wood. Like other spaces, natural light is abundant thanks to a window.

Even on the stairs, wood remained a prominent feature, with a wood handrail, treads, and a side wall with vertical slats.