Swipe to see the progression from sketch to model to render. An architect’s toolbox has the full array of illustrative tools to convey a design and one does not replace the other. Design is about refinement and design development to get from idea to a built construction and is not merely just drafting what a client wants.

As the sun starts to set on October progress marches on the Ashland new home build. More to come soon.

Modern intervention: Ever pass by one of the scores of late modern homes and wonder how it could be better? Had a chance this week to do a house survey for a builder friend of mine who is flipping a house and it got me wondering what small changes could be made to the front facade. A new front door, lighting, and a new large window unit are non structural changes easily made. Extending out from the cantilever with a proper portico would be a larger investment but a bigger impact too. What changes would you make?