Category Archives: Theory

Farmhouse Remodeling & Addition

When I meet people for first time and they discover I’m an architect they often asked what kind of ’style’ I pursue.  The question always catches me off guard.  Within the last several posts on this blog you see examples of our work ranging from avant-garde to modern to traditional design, such as this farmhouse [...]

The science is black & white – don’t be fooled by blue sky.

Competition entry for a free standing residential garage for up to three cars with the criteria that the solution expresses a technological advance in the storage or maintenance of the cars inside. The contest was sponsored by a major lifestyle magazine and auto company.
We took exception with the concept of a competition that essentially promotes [...]

Good riddance….

If there is a silver lining in this recession it’s the death of the McMansion. Not only from the perspective of environmental, economic and cultural sustainability but also from the standpoint of design.
I met a local home builder recently who was involved in the construction of these mega homes  and was still promoting his experience [...]