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Japanese architecture, Terry established a particular Northwest look with broad beams, cool stone and open spaces. He designed interior atriums to take advantage of sparse Northwest light.
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Canlis, above Lake Union, is among his most famous buildings, with its great expanses of angled glass that provide panoramic views. It uses rugged materials, such as stone and wood, worked into a subtle design, according to
Henderson. He also designed the original Nordstrom flagship store in
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