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“The design of the house is Arts and Crafts,” said Wauson, adding that this style also played a significant role in the decision-making process. “It has low-pitched roofs, and we wanted to make sure that it blends with the surroundings. We wanted to keep it simple and elegant in detailing. The Arts and Crafts style has been around since the late 1800s, and it has evolved to using natural materials. It’s all about ‘Going Green.’ It is a century-old idea that really makes sense today. Natural stone really works well into that idea.”