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Recent Examples of atriaBoth atriums offer a secondary fire pit, located just outside the front entrance, in addition to the ones on each atrium rooftop.—David Duran, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
In the South, our home's footprint naturally extends outdoors with our porches and courtyards, which can greatly expand the amount of living space without needing to build more walls.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Beyond the most obvious imbibable perks, expect other luxurious amenities like outdoor pools, picturesque courtyards, deep soaking tubs, and much, much more.
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Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
Adding hard surfaces like patios and pavements without figuring out the water flow issue can actually create more water runoff into the surrounding areas.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
Lush patios and gardens by Philadelphia landscape designer Jen McGowan guide you from house to shore.
There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
For associations, unit owners will know what to expect in actions seeking to remove a director, and courts could become more involved in governance disputes involving dysfunctional boards, developer transitions, or allegations of financial mismanagement.
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Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Ann McColl, a constitutional scholar and former general counsel for the North Carolina Association of Educators, suggested the issues Leandro addressed may be in North Carolina courts again.
Mays isn’t even the most experienced transfer added — Auburn’s Eric Singleton had 534 yards last season.
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Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Before his final drill, a friend about 30 yards away gave him some encouragement after a good rep, to which all Wilson could do was smile and shake his head.