Michael Guilfoil

1. Homeowner Judy Chittick and architect Bruce Millard display a block of Faswall. 2. Creating a low-maintenance living space was among the goals of, from left, architect Bruce Millard, homeowner Jerry Chittick and builders Norm Sommerfeld and Brent Lockwood. Photos by Michael Guilfoil/The Spokesman-Review 3. Faswall building blocks are stacked, reinforced with steel rods and contrete, then sheathed in conventional siding.

(From For the Record, Friday, January 12, 1996): Cheney Cowles Museum is asking the Legislature for $1.2 million to design and engineer a 43,000-square-foot addition to its facility at 2316 W. First. The museum is seeking another $245,000 in supplemental operating money to cover additional work in handling the former MONAC Native American collection. The amount for the expansion was incorrect in Tuesday's newspaper. Museum worker Jill Mellstrom prepares a future exhibit of Mexican masks. Photo by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review

1. Property manager Barbara Smith and ALSC Architects' Ritch Fenrich review plans for a security upgrade of the U.S. Courthouse plaza in downtown Spokane. Photo by Dan Pelle/The Spokesman-Review 2. Gerald Winkler of Integrus Architecture specified 1-1/8-inch-thick blast-proof windows for the new U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review 3. Winkler made the embassy's courtyard trellis of reinforced concrete, so the trellis won't become a projectile in the event of a blast.

Gallery owner Jennifer Salmi will paint furniture to your specification. Photo by Molly O'Hara/The Spokesman-Review

1. Says Steve Thosathm with wife Cathy: "What we had in mind was something whimsical, something fun to be inside, like a shack that's been added to over the years." Photo by Shawn Jacobson/The Spokesman-Review 2. Steve and Cathy Thosath enjoy their open living room. Photo by Shawn Jacobson/The Spokesman-Review

1. Randy Wells calls out bids to the Friday crowd at Mr. Auction in Post Falls. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review 2. Auctioneer Jeff Owens, left, and his "ring men" try to coax, beg and cajole higher bids out of an audience at Red Lion Inn. Photo by Shawn Jacobson/The Spokesman-Review

Poker-faced audience members examine merchandise before bidding at Red Lion Inn. Photo by Shawn Jacobson/The Spokesman-Review

Jundt Art Center and Museum (top) opens its doors on Friday. Museum director/curator Scott Patnode (above) readies the gallery for Dale Chihuly's glass and drawings. Photo by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review

The Chihuly exhibit will include "Macchias."

1. Jill Smith's distinctive raku pottery. 2. "There are many things I took from my art to the business world," says Jill Smith. "Clay teaches you patience." Photo by Molly O'Hara/The Spokesman-Review 3. The show also will feature Gil Harrison's pottery. 4. Non-traditional baskets from Judith Zafforoni. 5. "San Juan Silk," accessories from Mary Sly and Dan Wyatt.

1. Architects Gerry Copeland andNacy McKennon referred to Frank Lloyd Wright's 1909 Roble House in Chicago (top) when they designed the exterior of this prized residence on South Hill's High Drive. Photo by Shawn Jacobson/The Spokesman-Review 2. Designers Dennis Sweeney and Patrick Gaughan employed traditional details on this Liberty Lake home. Photo by Brad Dehle photo 3. (Photo of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House) 4. Metalworker Harry CArlson of Spokane City Wrought Iron crafted the railing in the award-winning Copeland-McKennon house. Photo by Alan Bisson photo

Climbers work out at Wild Walls climbing gym, located in the old Spokane Armory building. Photo by Shawn Jacobson/The Spokesman-Review

1. African dance is a kick when taught by Spokane Art School's Sungurio Kyikyogoo "Peter" Urio. Photo by Shawn Jacobson/The Spokesman-Review 2. Urio serves up kachumbari (spicy coleslaw) and samosa (meat and vegetable turnovers) to eager youngsters from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center.

1. Timber framing gives Lake Chelan home a feeling of craftsmanship. Steve Kaminoff photo 2. Logs in Priest Lake home lend rustic mood. Roger Wade photo 3. And gable windows light up Hayden Lake home. Barry Jones photo

Before (right) and after: The Wickres' kitchen receives a new life. Photos courtesy Nancy and Curtis Wickre

1. The Fotheringham House is again a handsome fixture in Browne's Addition, thanks to the restoration spearheaded by Graham and Jackie Johnson. Photo by Sandra Bancroft-Billings/The Spokesman-Review 2. Pre-face life: "We weren't buying a house. We were buying a project." Photo courtesy Graham and Jackie Johnson

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1. Museum volunteer Ann Aines coaxes a rough-legged hawk into showing off its wingspan. Photo by Michael Guilfoil/The Spokesman-Review 2. Cactus, Dart and Spike look for a handout from volunteer Christie Bowe. Photo by Michael Guilfoil/The Spokesman-Review

After attending dozens of meetings and listening to hundreds of hours of public testimony, Spokane arts director Sue Ellen Heflin has reached two conclusions: First, meetings are not her favorite place to spend the summer.

1. Hirzel's Pullman residence, a product of his architectural background, stands tall with judges in the small-home competition. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review 2. (and 3) Light and angles play off each other (middle, bottom photos) to make a winning design.

1. Frames, frames and more frames are offered at the Cheney Cowles Museum Wall-to-Wall Used Art Sale. Photo by Dan Pelle/The Spokesman-Review 2. An elephant statue donation is one of the cast-off items awaiting a new home. 3. Paintings line the walls and an Elvis vest is waiting for the perfect collector.

1. It was love at first site when Terri Gravelle and her husband, Paul matthews, discovered Hanford Castle six years ago. Photo by Michael Guilfoil/The Spokesman-Review 2. At right, flowers and a friendly front porch welcome visitors to Richard and Michey Leinweber's home. Photo by Michael Guilfoil/The Spokesman-Review 3. Below, Jim and Pam Shelden describe their 75-year-old Aladdin kit home as "a hobby." Photo by Michael Guilfoil/The Spokesman-Review

Mel McCuddin hangs one of his paintings as architect Leslie Ronald watches. The McCuddin exhibition continues through Oct. 15 at Ronald's office at 518 S. Maple. Photo by Shawn Jacobson/The Spokesman-Review

Cancer Patient Care Art Auction will sell art by regional artists Sept. 8. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review