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362 Inspired Modern Living Great design isn't just about walls, roofs, and windows — it's about how a space makes you feel. It's about how it connects you to your surroundings, your community, and even yourself. One of the first things I would tell anyone who wants to create an inside-outside living environment is this: You actually do not want to distinguish between the two. You want to view it as one space, where boundaries between the interior and exterior dissolve to create homes that breathe, evolve, and invite nature in. When we design a space, we don't think of it as just a house or a structure or just a backyard or deck — we think of it as a total experience. As we design the full space, walls and roofs exist to frame views and define space. For us, it's important that all spaces embrace natural light, fresh air, and nature. Once the spaces are established, we try to create invisible connections between the indoors and outdoors. Inside out living is, above all, a lifestyle. It's a fluid movement between environments, making everyday moments feel immersive and extraordinary. It's all about the flow and how people are going to move At FLUX modern, we approach every project with the idea that architecture should serve people, not the other way around. Our designs focus on: • Function and Flow – First and foremost, a home must serve the functional and practical goals of the owner, and it must flow intuitively from one space to the next. The aesthetics follow. • Blurring the Lines – We use expansive glass, natural materials, and strategic landscaping to create continuity between inside and out. Removing the boundaries between exterior and interior is paramount. • Cohesive Materiality — Bringing the materials used on the exterior — like wood, stone, and more — to the inside also reinforces the connection between inside and outside. • Meaningful Outdoor Living – Intentional living, dining, and lounges should be thoughtfully planned into courtyards, decks, and balconies to act as an extension of the indoor spaces. In the true essence of indoor-outdoor living, a home isn't a boundary point between interior and exterior; it's a full expression of them both. Whether you're building new or reimagining an existing space, think beyond the traditional boundaries of walls. Your home should be a place where the inside and outside exist in harmony — because that's where life truly happens. ARCHITECT'S ADVICE Inside Out Living Inside Out Living By Jorge L. Bazan FLUX modern, Atlanta, GA

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