Residential Architect

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

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.

Mockbee Coker Architects – Seaside House

Mockbee Coker Architects – Seaside House

Designed in 1991 by Samuel Mockbee and Coleman Coker, this is one of the best houses in all of Seaside – a place where there are houses by famous architects on every street.

The Blame Game – Job Site Conflict Resolution

The Blame Game – Job Site Conflict Resolution

I was once told by my father-in-law that I would make a great contractor. Did he give me this accolade because of my insight into the construction process? It was because I am good at yelling at people.

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.

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.

‘The FernHouse’

‘The FernHouse’

This is the introduction of rural Vermont architect Bob Swinburne, and a project he deisnged for himself called ‘The FernHouse’. A simple open air but enclosed structure made for sleeping outdoors. It is simply beautiful.

Country Living

Country Living

There is a type of contemporary architecture that seems to frequently find it’s way to our office – we call it soft contemporary.

The designation between House and Home

The designation between House and Home

The designation between house and home – is it semantics or is there a difference. Can I as “the architect” influence the difference one way or another?