Mid-Century Modern home saved from wrecking ball.

Mid-Century Modern home saved from wrecking ball.

  The Design Phase: Transforming Rustic Living to Contemporary Lifestyle Our Harding Township project is in its design phase. For this home full of rich history in Morris County, New Jersey, we’re transforming rustic living into a contemporary atmosphere for the...
Yoga Practice, Architect’s Practice

Yoga Practice, Architect’s Practice

Focus on the details lets you soar. Recently I went to an Arm Balance Workshop at a yoga studio (that I happened to have designed). The 2 1/2 hour workshop was geared toward a fairly advanced level of practice and there were quite a few instructors taking the...
ELON MUSK HAS YOUR HOUSE COVERED

ELON MUSK HAS YOUR HOUSE COVERED

A new direction for solar roofs One of the most intriguing and thrilling new developments that could have a big impact on house design is Tesla and Elon Musk’s newest project to produce solar roof tiles. These tiles are designed to look like more conventional...
In The Office of a Master

In The Office of a Master

The Making of an Architect- Part 2    If you saw my last newsletter, you know I was quite young when I was first inspired to be an architect, crossing the Verrazano Bridge shortly after it opened. By 9th grade I started finding work after school and summers in...
A Bridge to the Future

A Bridge to the Future

The Making of an Architect     A question I am often asked is when I knew I wanted to be an architect. Unlike many other professions or businesses, I suppose people see architects as having a calling to do what they love. So it’s often interesting to hear how...
From Unloved Orphan to Cool Kid on the Block

From Unloved Orphan to Cool Kid on the Block

New life for a mid-century split level.     Mention mid-century modern houses, and images of sleek, open plan, currently trendy homes come to mind. The classic examples grace the pages of Dwell Magazine and design blogs. There are a few good examples in northern...