S. Claire Conroy's Articles
2025 RDAA | Custom Accessory or Outbuilding | Hill Country Retreat | Clayton Korte
Despite how ruggedly scenic it is in Texas Hill Country, you really don’t want full immersion in the landscape—unless you’re…
Case Study: 607 Woodward Apartments by Bonstra | Haresign
Few firms in Washington, D.C., understand city buildings as well as Bonstra | Haresign. Founded just over 20 years ago…
Parti Shot: Blakely Retreat by Wittman Estes
It’s increasingly rare these days to find that perfect parcel of land for a view house—one that’s easy to build…
Case Study: City Park Residence by Alterstudio Architecture
Austin, Texas, only recently ceded its title as the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the country. The boom carried it through…
Parti Shot: Vista by CLB Architects
Design guidelines in ski communities tend to originate from nostalgic notions of mountain lodges—hefty timber structures, chunky stone foundations, and…
Parti Shot: Ammamma Legacy Residence by Specht Novak
It’s a weighty ask when your clients request a “legacy house,” one that will welcome multiple generations of family in…
Case Study: Shobac Studio / Spa Extension by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple
Brian MacKay-Lyons’ newly expanded Shobac Studio is not so much a house as it is a kind of roman à…
Parti Shot: Hudson River Guest Cottage by Messana O’Rorke
Messana O’Rorke has completed enough renovations to know when clients are throwing good money after bad—and they’re not shy about…
Case Study: Wyoming Retreat by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer
Successful collaborations begin with trust. That’s why architecture firms that offer their own full-service interior design often deliver the most…
Case Study: APW House by Johnsen Schmaling Architects
When developing a view property for human habitation, it’s a relief to see only minimally invasive surgery performed. Indeed, Johnsen…