When a family builds a custom home, a compound, or a private retreat, they’re rarely just thinking about where they’ll spend next summer. They’re thinking about Thanksgiving twenty years from now, about which child might want to raise their own kids nearby, about what they want to leave behind. Real estate — and particularly residences designed for generations — has always carried emotional weight. But increasingly, it carries significant financial and legal weight too.
Read MoreAs proponents of more and better housing options, DA has been following the changes to formerly single family zoning closely. John recently met with J Irons of MRA Construction for a conversation about new “opportunities for homeowners to reimagine what's possible on their property.
Read MoreWhether you're envisioning a cozy mountain cabin or a modern custom home with panoramic views, designing and building in Leavenworth comes with exciting possibilities—and a few important considerations.
Read MoreIn this blog post, we’re thrilled to spotlight Andrea Lackie, a talented local from the Lake Tahoe area. Andrea brings a unique perspective to responsible design and thoughtful collaboration, and we’re excited to share her insights with you.
Read MoreNext up in our Design as a Verb video series: Lake Michigan Modern.
Read MorePalm Springs, California, has long been synonymous with cutting-edge residential design. From the 1940s through the 1960s, the city became a hub for mid-century modern architecture, a movement that emphasized clean lines, open floor plans, and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
Read MoreFirst up in our Design as a Verb video series: the High Desert Modern project, aka “the Swiss Army Knife house”.
Read MoreMany clients are building in small towns and rural areas where design-oriented firms are scarce and/or overbooked. Now they see that they can choose the architect that is just right for them, regardless of location.
Read MoreSome of you may have followed our long-term collaboration with James Duncan, a golf course architect with a vision of a walking golf course in the English heathland tradition. Work is under way on the 600-acre site just north of the Napa Valley.
Read MoreAn intriguing article in which noted golf writer, Tom Dunne, draws parallels between our creative process and the “hacker’s garage”. Below are a few excerpts and behind-the-scenes photos of “Brambles” and the process behind it.
Read MoreTruckee is growing and we’re excited to be a part of a new theatre project underway!
Read MoreWe toured a project with a friend, walking from room to room, discussing design features, assessing daylighting, and even drawing on the walls. And neither of us was “there”!? We were in Seattle and our friend was in Sun Valley.
Read MoreCheck out the first 2017 issue of Residential Design Magazine for a personal account from John DeForest about working from a distance! RD is a new...
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