[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....