7 years ago, we got to visit Rob and Mary in their home, which happens to be the last standing residence designed by Alexander Girard. In celebration of our 25th anniversary this year, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite stories from the archive, like this one. – Rob and Mary Lubera sensed something special from the listing of a single-story, post-and-beam structure, but they weren’t sure what. The distressed condition of the exterior suggested that it had been vacant for some time. But as the realtor opened the door, the couple was captivated by what they saw. “The natural light was incredible,” Rob recalled. After the tour, the realtor asked the couple what they thought. To his surprise, they replied in unison, “I love it.” As the couple started looking into the home’s history, the blueprints revealed that it had been designed by Alexander Girard, one of America’s most prolific interior, furniture, and textile designers. Girard had designed several houses near Detroit, a...