Designed in 1991 by Samuel Mockbee and Coleman Coker from Mockbee/Coker Architects, this 1,100 square foot bungalow was originally called the Kennedy House but is now called "Birdie's". I am a little … [Read more...]
The Blame Game – Job Site Conflict Resolution
. I was once told by my father-in-law that I would make a great contractor. Considering that he is a construction manager himself and has run projects as large as $730,000,000 (yes - that's closing … [Read more...]
Modern Infill Project in Dallas
I spend about half of my day working on the construction administration of our projects (in one form or another). One of our current projects is a modern infill project under construction about 3 … [Read more...]
The Kitchen is Key
Everybody knows it ... and when you are a residential architect and design a lot of houses you really, really know it: The kitchen is the most important room in the house It's just one of those … [Read more...]
Toilets by the Front Door
Why - for the sweet love of Grilled Cheezus- would you want to put a toilet by your front door? I'm not talking about close to your front door , I mean right at your front door. It simply defies … [Read more...]
‘The FernHouse’
This is a glimpse into the life of architect Robert 'Bob' Swinburne - sorta. I don't know Robert personally and since we have only recently begun to trade some emails, I know I am guilty of … [Read more...]