“Do I need an architect?” is a question I get asked a lot. The answer depends on your project. In some areas, you need a licensed architect to get a construction permit. So, if you’re […]
Kevin Harris, FAIA, architect, shares the inside scoop on his journey to becoming an Amazon #1 rated published author in the most recent edition of Residential Design magazine. In the article, Harris challenges the zero-sum-game […]
Each quarter AIA conducts a survey to research the most popular home design trends around the country. The research conducted for Quarter 1 is from the bath and kitchen area. Here are a few important […]
The design phase of creating a new home is filled with options – enough to make your head spin. With so many choices and directions you can take, this process can become overwhelming and difficult […]
When beginning the design process for a new home, a homeowner typically has an idea of what he or she would like his or her house to look like. It is the job of those […]
So you have decided to build or remodel a home and have chosen an architect that will help you throughout the process. Your goal is to design a functional house for all family members that is […]
Kevin Harris shares his tips for down-to-earth planning for a dream home in the Winter 2017 edition of “Vested” magazine by CAPTRUST. CAPTRUST is a 100% independent investment research and fee-based advisory firm with its […]
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.
