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The article focuses on NBBJ design partner and interior designer Rysia Suchecka's partnership with Heliotrope Architects to redesign her weekend home on Washington's Orcas Island. The structure is described as a transparent boxcar whose long sides are largely floor-to-ceiling glass. A smaller boxcar located between the public space and the master bedroom preserves the home's interior openness by storing utilitarian items such as food and clothes. Most of the furniture was designed by Suchecka herself with some pieces built by an island cabinetmaker.

The article reviews an exhibition of a museum-worthy collection of contemporary art in the 14,000 square foot office of a U.S. Pacific Northwest entrepreneur.

The article focuses on the interior design project of NBBJ for the new office of R.C. Hedreen Co. in Seattle, Washington. A substantial pieces of personal art collection now grace the headquarters, interacting with the design. Private offices, lining the perimeter on two contiguous sides, were designed with meticulous attention to light and privacy.

This article describes the design of Microsoft Corporation's sales-and-marketing outpost by SkB Architects in Bellevue, Washington. In the place of a traditional setup, the open plan is composed of a smorgasbord of environments for informal interaction, organized meetings, and private work. The 15th floor houses reception and meeting rooms. The 28th floor is a penthouse café. A delicate equilibrium exists between public and private space, randomness and order, the author says.

The article describes the design created by the principals of SkB Architects for a studio. Doug McKenzie's fellow principals--Brian Collins-Friedrichs, Kyle C. Gaffney, and Shannon Rankin--designed the new space, and construction took six months. A pair of conventional conference rooms offer seating for eight and 12. Between the two, a smaller, denlike retreat is furnished with a casual low sectional sofa and an amoeboid lens Risom coffee table.

The article reviews the architectural design of a studio in Seattle, Washington that was designed by SkB Architects.

The article discusses the author's travel to northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia. He notes that northern Vancouver Island has a shortage of pavement and people, a profusion of serrated mountain peaks and remote lakes. He describes how to get to northern Vancouver Island. He and his wife stayed at a campsite at Schoen Lake and had a ravioli dinner from the camp stove.

Focuses on the history of the tourism in Bisbee, Arizona. History of the mining industry in the town; Reason why the town in not colonized by Aspen; Public facilities and buildings present in the area.

Highlights the tourist and gastronomical attractions in New Mexico. History on the cities including Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos; Major hotels and restaurants in the state; Native dishes of the state.

Features the Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. Geological formations presented by the Slaughter Canyon Cave; Attractions offered by Lechuguilla Cave; Tour reservation details. INSET: Go deep..

The article provides an overview of urban life in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. According to the article, Phoenix is undergoing an urban renaissance following a surge of downtown living in various U.S. cities. A project converting an old apartment building into the Lofts at Filmore had started the trend of downtown living.

The article discusses the rescue operation of the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society's Cactus Rescue Crew to protect the saguaros in Tucson, Arizona. The rescue operation started when the retired National Park Service ranger Robert Ellis reminds the Tucson Cactus Rescue Crew to mark a symbol at the south side of the cactus. The Cactus Rescue Crew works in cooperation with the landowners and the Department of Agriculture to save cacti as they could and regulates movement of wild cactus.

The article features Lake Powell, a man-made 186-mile-long footprint spanning Utah and Arizona. Every spring and summer, the lake is often plied by houseboats because of its sapphire sky, pink stone and turquoise water. Kayak is truly the ideal vessel for probing the lake, thus kayaking is prevalent in Lake Powell.

This article focuses on the interior design made by M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates Architects for the Graham & Dunn law office in Seattle, Washington. The stairway has treads of end-grain fir to coordinate with the common spaces. In the office area, workstations combine plastic laminate and fabric. The conference rooms are stacked.

Discusses the important aspects of kayaking. Sea kayaking's offering of a meditative oneness with the marine environment; Importance of organized instructions; Introduction courses' coverage of basic paddle strokes, bracing, self-rescues and assisted rescues; List of padding schools in the United States. INSETS: Kayak essentials.;Kayak colleges..

Features the Guadalupe Mountains National Park as a tourist destination in Texas. Landscape description; Hiking and camping sites; Contact information for tours and visitor assistance. INSET: Guadalupe Mountains travel planner..

The article describes the public spaces at the Novelty Hill-Januik winery in Woodinville, Washington, which was designed by Mithun. This winery's exterior borrows the horizontal forms and concrete slabs of an industrial park in the same suburban neighborhood-but kicked up several grades of refinement. The interiors may be predominantly concrete and steel, but they are accented with ipé. They are also lavish with daylight.

The article features the Olympic National Park in Washington. Inside the park, several wonderful sights can be seen like the waterfalls, sapphire lakes, craggy peaks, and moss-hung rain forests. The park is accessible only on foot or horseback. Best site for camping is the Kalaloch, a corner site with a stunning 160 degrees view of Pacific surf and sunset.

The article discusses the topics published within the issue including the research for “The New Suburbanism,” a paper on emerging suburban trends and featured suburbs in the U.S.

Features four restaurants that serve breakfast in Arizona and New Mexico. Tacos Mexico in Phoenix, Arizona; Teresa's Mosaic Cafe in Tucson, Arizona; Cafe Pascual's and Tia Sophia's in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Specialties; Contact information.

The article features the Picacho Peak State Park in Arizona where wildflowers bloom during March.

The article offers tips on hiking to Seven Falls at the upper end of Bear Canyon located near Tucson, Arizona, one of which is taking the shuttle from the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center to the trailhead for an easy 4.5-mile round trip.

The author discusses the correlation between sailboats and nature. He notes the role of natural processes in the design of sailboats including its sail, rigs and hulls. The appeal of sailboats is attributed to its embodiment of the so-called underlying order of things according to author Scott Russell Sanders. The necessity for adjusting, fixing and replacing in sailboats is also part of universal cycles.

The article features the Issaquah neighborhood in Washington. The neighborhood is composed of families from China, Korea, India, Ireland and Bulgaria. According to the author, when he applied to the neighborhood association for permission to repaint his house, they rejected his color choice because pallid gray, beige and yellow were the only hues allowed. When the author wrote a letter arguing that more color and architectural diversity would enhance the neighborhood, the association liberalized the law.

Features the interior design of architect-designer Christopher C. Deam of San Francisco, California for the Airstream trailers. Laminated countertops; Aluminum wall surfaces; Optional flat-screen televisions; Price of the trailer.

Focuses on the use of bola ties in Arizona. History of the bola tie; Information on the discoverer of the bola tie Victor Cedarstaff; Details on the increasing trend of bola ties in the area.

Features the popularity of wood kayak and Joe Greenley of Redfish Kayaks in Port Angeles, Washington. Forms of watercraft; Process of applying protective fiberglass; Work of art.

Focuses on smoked salmon, a Native American delicacy that is popular in the Western United States. History of Native American salmon smoking; Varieties of smoked salmon; Flavors; Suppliers of smoked salmon in the Northwest.

Features the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site in Ganado, Arizona. Items on display; Prices; Trading post operator Bill Malone's strategy for acquiring Navajo merchandise; Business hours.