Here Are the Homes Developers Are Building in Altadena
Here Are the Homes Developers Are Building in Altadena
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Sunken Spaces—and Some Sharp Edges—Reorganize This ’70s Spanish Home
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Before & After: Near London, a Basic Brick House Breaks Free From the ’70s
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