Situated on a busy corner in cookie-cutter-home-laden, Bethesda, Maryland, ribbons of wall and glass surrounding a central courtyard flood the unconventional dwelling with light.

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He said the project would create a new opening in the Piece Hall wall and two water features in the building's courtyard, a new planned heritage centre would help people understand the history and economic impact of the building.

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The horses fell asleep in the stables, the dogs in the courtyard, the pigeons on the roof, and the flies on the wall.

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