Experimental Modernism- Wellfleet, MA

Experimental Modernism- Wellfleet, MA

Vacation Homes in the Woods      On our annual vacation at the tip of Cape Cod, we lucked out with timing to be able to go on a tour of 3 modernist houses in Wellfleet. Wellfleet became a hub for artists and creative types in the late 1930’s- land in the mosquito...
Walking the Dogs

Walking the Dogs

Creating ritual from routine     It’s my responsibility to walk the dogs every morning, something I’ve been doing for years. Other than keeping an eye out for other dogs that might create a ruckus, and picking up the poop, it tends to be a time when I’m thinking...
Keeping up with What’s New

Keeping up with What’s New

Report from the ICFF       Architects need to keep current with new developments in technology and products that could be incorporated into their projects. I’m bombarded all the time with email and print brochures from companies promoting their wares....
Sarasota Modern

Sarasota Modern

  I was recently in Sarasota, FL for a brief get away. Besides the renowned balmy weather, sugar white sand beaches and clear, warm Gulf sea, Sarasota is also notable for it’s wealth of mid-century modern architecture, and even a few contemporary gems worth a visit....
What Will It Cost?

What Will It Cost?

Budgeting for your dream home     Whenever a prospective client calls about a project they have in mind, one of their first questions is what to expect their dreams to cost. The answer is usually more than they had imagined. In these introductory phone calls, I...
Make it Modern

Make it Modern

Traditional Homes Get a Makeover      This past week, I presented a talk to a well attended audience of local homeowners to discuss ways to modernize the more traditional homes typical to this area. The evening was generously hosted by Vanessa Pollock of Keller...