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Gustav Stickley

First, there is the bare beauty of the logs themselves with their long lines and firm curves. Then there is the open charm felt of the structural features which are not hidden under plaster and ornament, but are clearly revealed, a charm felt in Japanese

Gustav Stickley

Architecture

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Gustav Stickley appreciates the natural, simple elegance of the logs, highlighting their strong and graceful shapes. He also values how the building’s construction is openly shown without covering it up, creating a straightforward and genuine appeal that is characteristic of Japanese design.

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