It sounded absurd at first glance, a headline worth double-checking to see if you weren't clicking on an Onion story slipped into your social feeds. "Playboy Mansion: FOR SALE ... But Hef Gets to Stay" read the breaking news from TMZ. The octogenarian publishing pioneer, who presided over one of the most successful and arguably culture-shifting publications of the last century, was putting the symbol of his empire for sale, but choosing to stick around as a lifelong houseguest, seemingly unable to leave the throne, even though the kingdom is a shadow of its former self. The story was easy fodder for comedians and late-night hosts, a profession which Hef, who hosted two late-night variety shows Playboy After Dark and Playboy's Penthouse, once excelled at.

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Integrating all disciplines early in the project is critical to the design process. Interiors can have a significant impact on the building itself. We are sometimes perceived as the people who pick the finishes, but I believe that early integration creates a far better project. Given the opportunity to work with the architectural, structural, mechanical, landscape and client teams early on, we create more comprehensive design solutions. Everyone has a slightly different perspective, and by understanding each other’s priorities we are able to design with a more holistic approach.

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