How to Hire the Perfect Architect
If the Shoe Fits Trying to find the right architect is similar to shopping for a really nice pair of shoes. You have to know the style you want, what kind of elements the shoes […]
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If the Shoe Fits Trying to find the right architect is similar to shopping for a really nice pair of shoes. You have to know the style you want, what kind of elements the shoes […]
The term “architect” is thrown around frequently throughout the process of remodeling or building a new home. You might know what an architect is and are willing to have a conversation about the necessity of […]
Last week, a writer for Trulia.com contacted me for an article on things to ask before you hire an architect. The writer was Virginia Brown and we had a great conversation for about 45 minutes. […]
On the front page of the September 4, 2015 The Advocate’s “Eat, Play, Live” section is a wonderful story of how one Baton Rouge couple created their forever home. Clients John and Sissy Bateman were ready to […]
WBRZ 2une-In morning show anchor John Pastorek interviewed Kevin Harris about the release of “The Forever Home.” http://www.wbrz.com/videos/kevin-harris-the-forever-home
2013 Home design trends A craving for casual dining spaces A popular home design trend is served up in the Friday, March14, 2013 edition of the Chicago Tribune. In the article, Kevin Harris, FAIA, […]
Architect Kevin Harris, FAIA, garnered the cover and 14-page editorial spread in the October, 2012 edition of inRegister magazine. Designated “Master of the House,” the article chronicles Harris’ path and approached to residential design as well as the international attention his firm’s work has attracted.
The 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. The meticulous attention to detail and a near-obsession with historical accuracy (don’t move that elephant!) are hallmark Kevinisms.
Over 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.
Every so often, new tools come along that make life so much easier. My wife and business partner, Liz, recently discovered a free* online note-taking program that works beautifully for creating an electronic style file.