Design Matters
Thoughts of an ArchitectA Message from The Firm
Our blog, Design Matters, is a place for our team to share our knowledge, community events, projects, resources, and opinions. It is a place for you to keep up with us and for us to hear from you. Thanks for reading!
Listen to Hear
One of the key characteristics of a good designer is someone who listens well. I was speaking with one of our ...
Life as a small architectural firm
As a small architectural firm, we have to stay flexible and have a wide understanding of building types. We work ...
History off of the paper
History in the physical and visual
In an earlier post, I talked about my interview with a client about why old ...
Trauma-Informed Design
Architecture, traditionally seen as a field focused on aesthetics and functionality, is now exploring a more empathetic approach known as trauma-informed design.
Intersectionality: Designing Truly Inclusive Spaces
By Aliyah D. White
Inclusivity and diversity are buzzwords that have continued to gain traction in the ...
Style and Function designed for Luxury Homes
We have had the opportunity to design beautiful luxury homes for a variety of clients with a variety of goals. The ...
Cold weather Cold house No More
Do you have a cold house? This cold snap has been a great reminder of all the things you can do to your home to ...
Empathy and Compassion in Design
As architects and designers, it has historically been our job to take a client’s vision from start to finish. But ...
Why should we save old buildings?
In the fall, I had the pleasure of meeting with a client for an interview about why we should save old ...
What lighting should I choose?
By Interior Designer, Jarod Sankar:
We’ve all seen it… you enter a friend’s house, and you’re immediately ...
Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center Project Update
Dust is in the air and this time it is not from dancers supporting a wonderful organization. The Harrisonburg ...
Updated Accessibility Standards in Virginia
By Architect Adrienne Stronge.
When designing custom residences, we have maximum flexibility in designing ...