When Mark Peters, AIA, of Chicago-based Studio Dwell gets a new client, he sends them a five-page questionnaire. The questions go in-depth about the spaces the client would like to have
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One of the more delightful projects of Austin, Texas–based Matt Fajkus Architecture isn’t a house at all: It’s a two-story dock on Lake Austin, designed with the sun in mind.
A while back, architect Oonagh (pronounced “Oona”) Ryan arrived at her clients’ Santa Monica bungalow to discuss plans for their new home in Los Angeles. As she was walking up to the house, she noticed a bush with…
The projects of Risa Boyer Architecture are distinct in their siting, massing, design, and materiality, but they share a similar scale—one that is approachable and unassuming…
Custom home clients are generally a pretty savvy bunch, especially if they’ve been through the process before. When vetting a residential architect for their project, they’ll talk with…