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It’s all about the narrative

It’s all about the narrative

every client has a story – and getting them to tell it to me makes a difference in the end result

Modern House Project for 2012

Modern House Project for 2012

It’s the start of a new modern project and as an introduction, I’ve provided some details on what it takes to create on of our sets of construction documents – you might be surprised.

Small Residential Projects

Small Residential Projects

Small residential projects are very rewarding to design and work on as an architect -they present their own unique challenges but the rewards frequently far outweigh the obstacles.

Zinc Metal Siding  – VM Zinc by Umicore

Zinc Metal Siding – VM Zinc by Umicore

I have been wanting to use zinc metal siding on a project since the dawn of time … maybe even longer. Finally the right modern residential project came along

107 Reasons Why You, Architect, Matter

If architects were to disappear tomorrow – who would care? Most people never so much as meet an architect let alone engage one in a building project.

Perspective – do you have it?

Perspective – do you have it?

Over the weekend I engaged in an interesting conversation that walked the line between friendly and hostile … we started off talking about McMansions and went from there.

Modern Infill Project in Dallas

Modern Infill Project in Dallas

Local Dallas architect Bob Borson walks us through the first 9 months of construction on this large and exciting modern project.

The Kitchen is Key

The Kitchen is Key

Home is where the heart is but the kitchen is the heart of the home. Here is some data of the poularity of different kitchen features.

A big bag of nothing

A big bag of nothing

A look at the different way clients view construction budgets. It’s either a big bag of something or a big bag of nothing. Which one are you?

Toilets by the Front Door

Toilets by the Front Door

It appears that toilets by the front door are making a come-back. Placing toilets by the front door is a terrible idea unless it is handled properly – and by properly I mean not by the front door.