An architect is not always a requirement for a project, but always someone you are well-advised to involve. Certain neighborhoods and municipalities require a licensed professional Read More....

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[singlepic id=159 w=320 h=240 float=left] [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he estate at Lynnstone is the result of a 5 year collaboration with Kevin L. Harris, FAIA. Featured in the December issue of Robb Report, the 27,000-square-foot Tuscan-inspired estate is comfortably tucked away on 160 acres, with rolling green hills and treetop views. Reclaimed handmade 17th-century clay tiles top the roof while within repurposed wood and rustic stone compose the countertops, backsplashes, and flooring. TheRead More....

[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ver the course of many years as an architect, I’ve figured out that designing a home doesn’t begin with the style you want. In fact, no matter where you plan to build or what kind of home you envision, style is what I add at the end of the design process, not the beginning. Just as a pilot first takes a view from 5,000 feet and then glides lower and lower as he nears the runway, so I approach design projects by first taking in the big picture and gradually zeroinRead More....

[dropcap]B[/dropcap] efore I begin the design process, it’s important for me to understand what style you’re drawn to. I can’t begin to take pencil to paper until I’ve developed a sense of who you are and what elements resonate with you on the deepest levels. Absorbing impressRead More....

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“Do I need an architect?”

I hear this question several times a week—and it's a good one, without a simple yes or no answer. The short answer is: it depends . . . and I'll explain why.

First, let's talk about new home construction:

If you're a young couple buying your first houRead More....