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Harm o ny
with Sustainable Wood
E
xotic species of wood are often lauded
for their practical durability. However,
durability means more than being rela-
tively indestructible. It is a bridge between space
and time. When the visionaries at the Post Ranch
Inn in Big Sur, California conceived the project, a guiding principle was to lead the environment back to
the landscape. Although the guestrooms and amenities are simpler then one might expect from one of
America’s most sought-after luxury resorts, the experience of well-being is undeniable.
There is a secret. The Post Ranch Inn feels in harmony with nature because it is in harmony with nature,
honoring both the ecology of the area and the sacred geometry of design. The result is a project that pays
homage to the stunning local environment by employing carefully chosen materials and using them to
recreate the pleasing proportions that occur in nature.
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