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Photo: Garret Rowland
Studio Fōr
A smart designer never approaches a historic home with the intent to destroy its good bones. “Initially we want a solid understanding of the existing architecture,” says Fauzia Khanani, who revamped this Rhinebeck, New York, home dating to the 1800s. Then, she says, the firm looks to places they can sensitivity upgrade for modern living – like adding exterior windows to bring in light.