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Sketching, Math and Drafting <br /> Just part of the process</br>

Sketching, Math and Drafting
Just part of the process

If you are an architect, sketching, math and drafting are just part of the process. Sure, they don’t sound very sexy but if you want to get something that looks really great, it’s going to take time …

Modern Stairs – the timeline

Modern Stairs – the timeline

Modern stairs are governed by million rules and regulations – designing one that looks simple is anything but simple.

I drank the Kool-Aid (and more)

I drank the Kool-Aid (and more)

So today is my birthday and I got myself a sweet new present … an otherwise nice way to end a odd weekend

Modern Trellis / Brise Soleil

Modern Trellis / Brise Soleil

This is the subject for today – a modern trellis, although more accurately described as a brise-soleil … a permanent vertical or horizontal sun shading device.

Modern Handrail Detail

Modern Handrail Detail

Just what you would expect with a modern handrail … work it down to it’s barest necessities and then make it out of stainless steel

Pool or water feature?

Pool or water feature?

Pool or water feature? At some level it doesn’t really matter considering the role that this particular pool/ water feature has to play. But it is very unique – at least in my world. If I was keeping count (and I’m not so this is a complete guess), I have had something to do with(…)

Sexy Retaining Wall

Sexy Retaining Wall

Retaining walls are boring, lets be honest about that shall we? But with a little bit of thought, you can make this beast of burden into something that makes a powerful design statement. I will show you how.

Job sites are dirty

Job sites are dirty

All job sites get dirty – and it’s not always because there is trash lying around. Protecting the work along the way is always a good idea – even if it is a little boring.

Job Site Culture and Pride

Job Site Culture and Pride

One of the modern day 7 deadly sins – pride … It is also what separates a good contractor from a great contractor.

Exterior Ceilings – Here’s an idea for you

Exterior Ceilings – Here’s an idea for you

Paint isn’t always the most interesting choice when finishing out your exterior patio ceilings. Despite the of ipê, this sort of ceiling design feature isn’t particularly expensive and can take a boring outdoor space and make it amazing.