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SAVE THE DATE Historic New England’s lively, provocative annual Summit takes place in Portland, Maine, November 14–15, 2024. The venue is the historic Eastland Hotel, now Westin Portland Harborview. summit.historicnewengland.org The next Traditional Building Conference is in Savannah, Ga., October 23–24: sultry strolls along tree-laden squares, education sessions, and a focus on traditional building craft. Adaptive reuse, additions, lime plaster. Plus: tours! Geared to architects and designers, contractors, craftspeople, and facilities managers; AIA Continuing Education Credits. traditionalbuildingshow.com NARRATIVE DESIGN Stories personal and architectural are told through 13 design projects; text introduces welcome takeaways on scale, color, curation, and surprise. Philip Gorrivan’s design aesthetic spans from 18th-century European antiques to contemporary. Historical references balance a sophisticated modernism. AUTHENTIC INTERIORS ROOMS THAT TELL STORIES by Philip Gorrivan (Gibbs Smith, 2024) Driwood.com…