Lydia Lee's Articles
Pro-File Design: Waechter Architecture
Do buildings have souls? Ben Waechter, FAIA, thinks that they can. And he has a strategy for giving them one.…
Pro-File Design: Jacobsen Architecture
One of the most beguiling challenges in architecture is how to make minimalism look effortless. The late Hugh Newell Jacobsen…
2026 RDAA | Custom Rural or Vacation House | Camp Meeker | Renée del Gaudio Architecture
Camp Meeker is quickly recognizable as an aesthetic triumph. “It’s an elevated cabin—a beautiful home with beautiful interiors,” the jury…
2026 RDAA | Custom Urban House | Courtyard House | RUFproject
“This is a strong design. It hits on everything we look for in a project,” said the jury of this…
2026 RDAA | Custom Urban House | iolair | GO’C
The chance to design the home of an arts residency program doesn’t come by that often, and the firm GO’C…
2026 RDAA | Custom Urban House | Point Dume Residence | Lake Flato Architects
Located within walking distance of the beach in sunny Southern California, this project speaks exuberantly about the joys of indoor-outdoor…
Pro-File Design: Richard Beard Architects
Growing up in Houston, Texas, Richard Beard, FAIA, had a courtside view of the building industry. His grandfather was a…
Pro-File Design: Mowery Marsh Architects
When clients hire Mowery Marsh Architects, they deal exclusively with Jennifer Mowery Marsh, AIA, and Brian Marsh, AIA. The husband-and-wife…
Pro-File Design: Desai Chia Architecture
New York City–based architects Katherine Chia and Arjun Desai draw inspiration from many artists. For instance, they are longtime fans…
2025 RDAA | Architectural Details | Modern Artifact | Studio VARA
To design and fabricate the custom stair in this San Francisco home, it took a year of R&D and a…