Issues: Early Winter 2004

Photo by Paul Burk

The foyer of the Dykstra house, designed by Jon Hensley, includes stoneyhurst stone, Uba Tuba granite, silver sea green granite, a custom-made banister by David Hymes, a clock by James Borden, a custom-made desk by Mike Kossari and a floating staircase. Story on page 38. Photograph by Paul Burk.

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