A rainbow path leads to an in-law unit with a hot tub. New love, joy, connection, and feelings.

Upright: Starter homes, Family,

Hot tubs. Reversed: Kids moving out, Relationship drama, Dirtiness.

Two different families moved into this duplex ‘s opposite units, but now live and play together. They develop a deep connection and relationship.

Upright: Cultural pride, Cooperation, Shared resources.

Reversed: Nationalism, Unequal relationships, Water rights disputes.

A duplex becomes a triplex with the conversion of the garage into another apartment. Connection, closeness, and growth.

Upright: Design for people instead of cars, Closeness, Birbs.

Reversed: Overcrowding, Lack of privacy, Infestations.

A large suburban tract house is remodeled into a fourplex. Retreating emotionally, stuck inside one’s own emotional world.

Upright: Adaptive reuse, Modest living standards, Conservation.

Reversed: Downward mobility, Loss, Rationing.

Tenants of a gentrifying bungalow court organize a rent strike. The heartbreak card. Disappointment and distress.

All is not lost.

Upright: Tenant unions, Unity in face of crisis, Rent strikes.

Reversed: Landlord-tenant conflict, Desparate times, Evictions.

This six-unit building has a bit of whimsy to it, including a treehouse in the back. Mutual aid, taking care of each other.

Upright: Playgrounds, Fun, Maker culture.

Reversed: Juvenile delinquency, Not taking things seriously, Unpermitted construction.

In the back courtyard of the ornate apartment, an event takes place. Is it a wedding or something else? Fantasy and addiction. Wearing rose-colored glasses that obscure the truth.

Upright: Faith based institutions, Ritual and ceremony, Two communities joining.

Reversed: Social conservatism, Conspicuous consumption, Heteronormativity.

Alongside a street fair, a fanciful building rises from a base looking like rock caves. Knowing when to leave something that is not serving you.

Upright: Street fairs, The arts, Cultural exchange.

Reversed: Detours, Inpracticality, Tourist traps.

Card artwork inspiration: The Enclave, Berkeley

Behind the courtyard apartment, orchards fill the rear yard. Wish fullfillment in all areas.

Upright: Urban agriculture, Holisitic systems, Food culture.

Reversed: Landscaping water use, Cost overruns, Snobbery.

Card artwork inspiration: Apartment building on 2800 block of Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley

The shade of the courtyard offers peace within. Having everything one needs and more. Joy, fulfillment, community, and peace.

Upright: Self contained, Perfection, Pleasant shade.

Reversed: Failure to adjust, Exclusivity, Dark shadows.

This mixed use community has apartments, townhouses, and small businesses. Learning how to feel all the feelings and integrate them.

Upright: Community serving retail, Pursuing a dream, Old world charm.

Reversed: High prices, Unrealistic goals, Cookie cutter development.

Apartments sit in front of a large train station. Open to new experiences and feelings. Jumping in before looking.

Upright: Regional connections, The romance of travel, Trains.

Reversed: Divided neighborhoods, Displacement, Intersections.

Card artwork inspiration: Los Angeles Union Station

A large dorm rises at the top of the hill, built to bring together students from around the world. Acts as a leader who provides nurture, sensitivity, and warmth.

Upright: International exchange,

Peace, Partnership. Reversed: Cultural hegemony, Heirarchy, Ivory towers.

Card artwork inspiration: International House, Berkeley

This housing block steps down to provide a series of terraces resembling a hill town. Ability to be in charge and handle turmoil with grace.

Upright: Sense of Place, Creativity, Uniqueness.

Reversed: Predetermined destiny, Bad compromises, Elitism.