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dankusner · 2 months

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30-story apartment tower proposed at edge of The Crescent in Uptown Dallas

An iconic Uptown Dallas property may soon see a towering new addition.

Crescent Real Estate LLC has proposed building a 30-story apartment high-rise with roughly 215 units at the northern tip of The Crescent, according to public documents submitted to the Oak Lawn Committee for consideration during its April 2 meeting.

It appears the proposed Crescent Point Tower at Cedar Springs Road and Maple Avenue would take the place of a parking garage entrance, according to those documents.

It would be across the street from 23Springs, an ongoing office development that has attracted several big-name tenants.

Crescent Point Tower would be 415 feet tall. The developer is asking to surpass the currently allowed maximum of 285 feet.

Crescent Point Tower

A map shows the footprint for Crescent Real Estate's proposed residential tower at The Crescent in Dallas, submitted to the Oak Lawn Committee.

Crescent Real Estate

In addition to housing, the building would also include some restaurant and retail space, plus two new outdoor dining areas and a new landscaped parkway on Maple Avenue.

The design team includes Pelli — likely referring to Pelli Clarke & Partners — and OJB, according to the documents.

This comes a day after multiple outlets reported Crescent Real Estate would add a second office building to its Crescent Fort Worth mixed-use development.

The Crescent

The Crescent opened in Uptown Dallas in 1986.

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The Crescent in Uptown spans more than 10 acres and encompasses 1.3 million square feet of hotel, retail, dining and office space. It's a hub for high-powered financial firms and high-end shops.

The development opened in 1986. Retail tenants include fashion boutique Stanley Korshak and The Capital Grille restaurant.

The tower would add to a continued construction bonanza in Uptown. Lincoln Property Co. earlier this week announced plans to develop a mixed-use project just north of The Crescent at 2500 Cedar Springs Road with about 400,000 to 500,000 square feet of office space, 250 luxury apartments, 200 hotel rooms or residences and 25,000 square feet of food and beverage space. Rank Prior Rank Company

How to make Dallas architecture less boring

It’s time for Dallas to have an architecture school within city limits.

A few weeks ago, the Architectural League of New York announced the winners of its Emerging Voices award, the most prestigious prize in the Americas for young architects and a reliable predictor and career accelerant for the profession’s most intellectually ambitious practitioners.

No Dallas architect was on the list of winners, a fact that came as no surprise.

The last (and only) time an architect from Dallas won this prize was in 1994 — 30 years ago.

(The winner was Gary “Corky” Cunningham, and he has lived up to that billing.)

If your instinct is to shrug, to dismiss the result of an admittedly obscure professional award, let me suggest you reconsider.

The city’s inability to produce even an occasional winner of this competition is indicative of a broader civic failure to foster and support a creative architectural culture.

To look at the endless stretches of generic development — greige apartment block after greige apartment block — is to understand this reality.

Dallas is awash in corporate architecture firms, and many do exemplary work, but there are precious few independent practitioners pushing the city to think inventively about problems that extend far beyond aesthetics to issues of equity, resilience, walkability and overall quality of life.

There are various explanations for this state of affairs — a conservative culture that promotes conformity is a good place to start — but one significant factor is that within city limits, Dallas has no collegiate architecture school that would draw top-flight faculty. Consider that peer cities like Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles all have multiple architecture schools generating creative design and discussion within their borders.

One possible solution would be for Southern Methodist University to establish an independent program, either on its campus or downtown.

This would make an excellent complement to the school’s Lyle School of Engineering.

Through its Hunt Institute, the school already holds the core of an excellent architecture library in the James Pratt Collection, the books, manuscripts, papers and other documents of the noted Dallas architect and planner.

A new program would be an expensive project, but SMU has a strong local alumni network, including many in the real estate business, who might support such a project (and want to put their name on it).

A simpler, although not simple, potential solution would be for UT Arlington to move its College of Architecture Planning and Public Affairs — the only architecture school in North Texas — to a location in Dallas proper.

This would pose its own challenges, not least the potential opposition of other schools in the University of Texas system — notably, UT Austin and UT Dallas — that might see such a move as a threat to their interests.

But that is a political problem that can be overcome, and there is precedent for having a university graduate program in a satellite campus in Dallas; the Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, for instance, is based here.

The architecture school itself has occasionally run studios and other classes in Dallas.

There are other obstacles, among them that the school has a staff and student population who have made Arlington home.

But the student population turns over on a regular basis, and much of the staff already lives in Dallas, as I did when I was a member of the school’s faculty for nine years.

The upside of such a shift would be considerable, both for UTA and its architecture school.

Moving from Arlington, a city with no public transportation, would be a significant advantage for students, especially if a Dallas location could be developed along with or adjacent to affordable housing.

Moving the architecture program would have the ancillary benefit of freeing up its centrally located building on the school’s Arlington campus, which has struggled mightily to keep up with demand for classroom, housing and administrative space as its student population has skyrocketed to over 40,000.

Conversely, Dallas has a significant glut of office space, even as massive new construction is coming to the downtown core.

Converting that space into a new home would be an excellent job for a school of architecture.

Alternatively, the program could move to a purpose-built structure as part of the coming reconstruction of the area including the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.

More critically, the move would give the city an institution to attract and support a class of architects who practice beyond the bounds of corporate architecture; practitioners who rely on university appointments to subsidize more experimental, independent work.

The school could maintain a footprint in Arlington, devoting space there to issues essential to regional growth, in particular the study of suburban planning.

Whatever the solution, Dallas is long overdue for an injection of architectural talent and the culture that talent generates.

Where institutions and their employees are located matters.

The places in which those workers live shape their worldviews and behavior, and those individuals then shape the places they inhabit.

For Dallas to significantly shift the quality of its built environment — if it wants to be more livable, equitable and economically stable, not to mention less boring — it needs to have the institutions that shape its environment within city limits.

Kaizen pivots with part of high-rise plans on KERA site

Kaizen Development Partners LLC wants to build a 30-story hotel and condo tower just west of Uptown Dallas, instead of a previous proposal for a fully residential high-rise.

The proposed tower would house 90 condos and 200 hotel rooms on the southeast corner of about 2 acres the developer will buy from broadcaster KERA, according to public documents submitted to the Oak Lawn Committee.

The project is on the agenda for the committee's April 2 meeting, when it's also scheduled to consider consider plans for a 30-story apartment tower at The Crescent in Uptown.

The board reviews development plans in Oak Lawn and surrounding areas before they go to City Hall.

Kaizen announced the partnership with KERA last fall, when plans were unveiled for two towers on the site as well as a new home for the National Public Radio-affiliated broadcaster.

A 340-foot office tower is still in the cards. The new 30-story hotel and condo proposal replaces plans for a 27-story fully residential high-rise with 287 units on the same site.

Under the new proposal, the condos would occupy the upper 15 floors of the building and average 2,000 square feet in size — almost twice the footprint of the units in the previously proposed tower.

Kaizen hotel, residences

A rendering of Kaizen's proposed 30-story combined hotel and condo tower at the Chalk Hill development, a partnership with KERA.

Kaizen Development Partners

"We thought it would actually be accretive to both the neighborhood as well as to the project offerings, frankly, by having a hospitality offering with restaurants," Kaizen CEO Derrick Evers told Dallas Business Journal. "We thought it's a little more synergistic to the office tower as well as to the neighborhood."

Everything Kaizen plans to build is already allowed by right, according to Evers.

The company is going before the Oak Lawn Committee, and later the City Plan Commission and city council, because it needs a special-use permit for the condos.

Derrick Evers is CEO of Kaizen Development Partners.

"We're hopeful that [the permit process] is somewhat of a nonevent when you look at the fact that we'll be improving the neighborhood," Evers said.

"We do believe that we're starved of luxury product in the hospitality environment here in Uptown."

Evers said the company hopes to begin construction in the first quarter of 2025.

New plan: Kaizen pitches 30-story combined hotel, condo tower on KERA site

A map of Kaizen's proposed towers on the Chalk Hill site near Uptown Dallas, a partnership with broadcaster KERA.

Kaizen Development Partners

"We feel really good about where we're at from both the pre-leasing standpoint on the office tower, and then we feel really good about where we are in the ability to get it financed," Evers said.

Kaizen also developed the 25-story Link at Uptown office tower on Olive Street, which wrapped up construction in 2022 and has since brought on tenants such as law firm McGuireWoods and ad agency PMG.

"Uptown in particular still has tremendous demand. Everyone said that it would be insane to proceed during the midst of the black-swan event of Covid," Evers said about the construction of the Link. "In the grand scheme of things, relative to the demand, we don't believe there'll be enough supply in Uptown proper to satisfy that, which helps inform our investment thesis to proceed."

Uptown area mixed-use development looks to move forward with hotel element

The Chalk Hill development has also brought on HN Capital Partners as a new partner in the project.

Kaizen Development Partners has brought in HN Capital Partners on its portion of the Chalk Hill development that includes a new office building, along with a combination residential and hotel tower.

KERA has also partnered with Kaizen Development Partners to build a new headquarters within the broader Chalk Hill project.

Chalk Hill, a forthcoming mixed-use development set between North Harwood Street and Harry Hines Boulevard, is moving ahead with a new partner and a new element.

HN Capital Partners has joined Kaizen Development Partners on a project catalyzed by a new office building for KERA and the sale of some of the media organization’s acreage.

KERA partnered with Kaizen to build a new headquarters and studios on 1.42 acres and also sold the Dallas-based developer 2.4 adjacent acres.

Kaizen, which is behind projects such as The Link at Uptown and District 121, revealed plans to build office and residential towers on the newly acquired land in the Uptown area.

Dallas-based HN brings a history of hospitality know-how. So, it comes with little surprise that the new take on the 2.31 acres suggests a combination of residential and hotel tower, rather than solely a residential tower.

Founded in 2017 by Vipin Nambiar, HN’s local properties include the Virgin Hotels Dallas and W Dallas-Victory.

“Vipin has an extensive amount of experience in the hospitality space. When the opportunity arose to have hospitality as part of the Chalk Hill site, it was too good to pass up,” said Derrick Evers, CEO and managing partner of Kaizen.

The combination tower, located on the southern end of the project toward Wolf Street, consists of a 200-room hotel across the first nine floors and 90 dwellings on the top 15 floors. It is taller than the previous residential-only rendition

A hotel brand has yet to be selected.

Under current zoning, the partnership has the right to build the KERA office and additional office tower, set to rise 21 floors and span more than 400,000 square feet, at Chalk Hill.

While Kaizen and HN have the right to the hotel portion of the tower, the residential portion requires a special use permit.

Its closest neighboring structures include Hyatt House, Harwood District buildings like Bleu Ciel, Harwood No. 7 and CityMark, and Little Mexico.

The Chalk Hill site, with additional space slated for retail and garage and underground parking, borders the Katy Trail on its north end, its terrain sloping and meandering.

The development itself draws its name from the dirt under Dallas. Geologically speaking, Dallas County sits at the very edge of the Austin Chalk Formation.

Since the site is on a hill, the appellation flowed naturally, Evers said.

Architects BOKA Powell and SWA Group are working on the project.

‘It’s the centerpiece of Uptown’: The Crescent to add residential component

Crescent Real Estate LLC has plans to add a multifamily tower, dubbed Crescent Point Tower, and ground-floor restaurant to the edge of its iconic development in Uptown Dallas.

The Remington Ridge community in Weatherford recently changed hands.

Apartment buildings change hands and more North Texas deals Here’s a look at recent sales and lease transactions from the past several weeks across Dallas-Fort Worth commercial real estate.

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luxurynews · 1 year

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How to Evaluate a Reconstruction Solution

A good remediation solution will certainly supply quality work at a fair cost. While top quality job might seem expensive, numerous business function within your spending plan, as well as some might also work with your insurer. When evaluating a restoration solution, constantly ask the representative regarding costs and timeframes. It is also a good idea to take photos of any kind of damage. When you have a quote, you can determine whether to employ the firm or otherwise. It is also important to look into credentials, insurance policy, and accreditations.

The repair drywall water damage professionals have sector accreditations and are most trusted and trustworthy. It is likewise much less most likely to have grievances submitted against it. If you pick a remediation solution without checking out credentials, you might end up paying too much or obtaining mediocre work. You can additionally inspect online testimonials to discover if consumers have actually had a disappointment with a reconstruction solution. If you have actually experienced a fire or water damage, you'll want to work with an experienced reconstruction solution as rapidly as possible.

Also if it isn't a significant disaster, you do not wish to be left without a house for long. Fire and also water damages can create architectural damages and mold and mildew. The restoration companies in dallas experts have the ability to recover your property and also help you submit your insurance case. A skilled repair company has relationships with insurance carriers as well as other specialists. It will certainly know with insurance declaring and also cases, and also it will likewise recognize exactly how to deal with the numerous kinds of professionals. It will certainly likewise have the ability to provide you with clear answers if you have concerns. A great restoration solution will likewise supply detailed information regarding their services. Favorable feedback from customers helps various other prospective customers know what to anticipate.

A seasoned repair service likewise uses specialized equipment to restore broken residential or commercial property. Unlike a general solution, emergency situation repair professionals make use of tools that's pricey to purchase or lease. It is additionally unusual to locate devices like ozone generators, air-moving equipments, and industrial strength dehumidifiers. These equipments can be difficult to use in a residence without special training. Lots of repair companies focus their efforts on water damage repair, however you do not need to concentrate solely on this type of property damages. You can broaden your range to include various other disasters as well. It's important to pick a remediation solution that is certified, certified, and has a tried and tested performance history. A qualified company will certainly be able to give a created job order for every work.

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buypropertyeasy · 2 years

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Top 10 interior design and renovation firms in North America

If you’re looking for a stunning renovation to your home or commercial space, you have come to the right place. This list features top interior design and renovation firms in North America

1. Studio O+A

THE WHAT?

A San Francisco interior design company, Studio O+A, collaborates with companies all around the country

The studio was established by Primo Orpilla and Verda Alexander in the early 1990s dot-com boom with the goal of bringing cutting-edge SOMA design to Silicon Valley start-ups and the venture capital firms that sponsored them

Although the firm’s objective has expanded over the years to cover a range of services for a client base that includes large American firms like eBay, Levi Strauss, and Williams Sonoma, that start-up attitude is still a vital component of the Studio O+A design

2. IA

THE WHAT?

Architects, designers, strategists, and specialists make up the international firm IA

They only consider settings through the lens of interior architecture, which was a novel concept when IA was established in 1984

They are devoted to creativity, innovation, growth, and their communities, they are the highly connected change agent

They progress the industry by innovating, doing research, and capitalizing on clever, highly original solutions that embody the brands of their clients

Their diverse and purpose-driven employees, who work for an employee-owned company, challenge the status quo while bringing innovative ideas to life

3. ICRAVE

THE WHAT?

For all touchpoints, including physical places, brand identity, digital solutions, and operational strategies, they establish a comprehensive vision

ICRAVE’s design-focused methodology, fueled by nearly two decades of experience, transforms their clients’ ideas into experiences that are functional in the present but adaptable enough for the future

They go far in-depth to comprehend each client’s business, evaluate their goals, and create brand-aligning plans

4. Lauckgroup

THE WHAT?

Lauckgroup is an interior design company that focuses on extremely inventive design solutions that meet functional, esthetic, technical, physical, and human needs

They have worked with top international companies and have offices in Dallas, Houston, and Austin

Their expertise in sustainable principles has been acknowledged most prominently for the interior design of law firms

5. //3877

THE WHAT?

Dedicated to high-end residential, multi-family, restaurant, and hospitality projects, /3877 is a boutique design business

To provide //3877, use a pretty straightforward procedure: ask questions and pay close attention to the responses

To effectively employ architecture and design to satisfy each objective, they need to understand the needs, wishes, and desires of each client

Minimizing their influence on the environment while enhancing the built environment for their clients is their passion

6. Diva Interior Design

THE WHAT?

Custom residential interior design company Diva focuses on newly built, existing, and renovated homes

7. Eastlake Studio

THE WHAT?

Custom residential interior design company Diva focuses on newly built, existing, and renovated homes

8. Indidesign

THE WHAT?

Luxury hospitality and high-end commercial design are the areas of expertise for the award-winning company Indidesign

For more than ten years, large hotel chains, as well as individual owners, have hired Indidesign to successfully complete projects both domestically and abroad

Each client’s unique needs are always taken into account when providing services by Indidesign

The Palace Hotel in San Francisco, the Grand Hyatt Singapore, the Hyatt Regency Monterey, and the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur are notable projects

9. Wilson Associates

THE WHAT?

The Conrad Koh Samui, The Venetian Las Vegas, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and the Armani Hotel Dubai are just a few of the iconic,

Avant-garde environments that Wilson Associates’ dynamic skill and collaborative spirit have inspired and helped to design over the past 45 years

With more than 300 team members spread over six continents and design hubs in ten locations, including Bangkok, Dallas, Dubai, London, Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo

10. Axis Mundi

THE WHAT?

Modern luxury residential, commercial, and cultural projects are the focus of Axis Mundi, a forward-thinking business that specializes in contemporary architecture and interior design

They have locations in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York

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https://www.dexigner.com/directory/cat/Interior-Design/Companies/loc/United-States

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Hunting for top roofing company in Southlake, Texas – We are Here

Both Southlake and Keller, Texas, are thriving communities full of gorgeous residences and low-key commercial structures including offices, sports facilities, and schools. It is not just a typical city; as seen by its structures and surroundings, it has a rich history of robust and complicated architecture. What distinguishes Keller and Southlake from the other cities, then? I'll explain what it is to you.

Both Keller and Southlake are escalating with elegant homes. They have the construction and roofing company and also the Residential Roofing Contractors in Dallas Ft.

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Known for its roofing and construction work, 3:16 has grown their business to include all of Southlake, Texas. To construct a quality home or building, a good contractor is essential. The contractor will direct the construction and design team and oversee the project. The contractor will excellently toil as a project manager. The 3:16 business houses, one of the best roofing contractors in Keller TX that have a respectable brand for being consistent, well-organized, and admirable at their trade. They also have a group of highly qualified employees who are equipped with the necessary abilities and skills for the task. Get in contact with 3:16- the best roofing contractor in Keller TX, if you're seeking for roofing or building solutions.

Southlake is one of those charming yet bustling communities where every structure and piece of architecture has a tale to tell. Whether a building is used for residential or commercial purposes, the roofing is one of the essential components that contributes to the overall beauty and elegance of the structure. A roof is now more than just a place to shelter; it is a decorative element. You need to make sure that your roof is robust and sturdy and that it is made well using high-quality raw materials if you want to build the best roof possible. This goes beyond simply getting the newest styles and trends.

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Concluding Note

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3D Interior Kitchen & Living room Design of Virtual Reality Real Estate Companies by Architectural Modeling Firm, Dallas, Texas

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Exploring the Architectural Landscape of Dallas: A Spotlight on Winn Wittman Architecture

Dallas, Texas, known for its vibrant culture, booming economy, and dynamic skyline, is home to a plethora of architectural marvels. Behind these iconic structures are the innovative minds of numerous architectural firms that shape the city's urban fabric. Among these, Winn Wittman Architecture stands out as a beacon of creativity, sophistication, and excellence.

Founded by the visionary architect Winn Wittman, the firm has garnered acclaim for its cutting-edge designs and commitment to pushing the boundaries of contemporary architecture. With a portfolio spanning luxury residences, commercial complexes, and cultural institutions, Winn Wittman Architecture has left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Dallas.

At the heart of Winn Wittman Architecture's philosophy lies a deep appreciation for the interplay between form, function, and environment. Each project undertaken by the firm is a testament to its unwavering dedication to crafting spaces that not only inspire awe but also serve the needs of its inhabitants.

One of the hallmarks of Winn Wittman Architecture is its emphasis on innovation. The firm continuously explores new materials, technologies, and construction techniques to create structures that are not only visually stunning but also sustainable and efficient. From sleek, minimalist designs to bold, avant-garde creations, Winn Wittman Architecture infuses every project with a sense of originality and ingenuity.

Moreover, collaboration lies at the core of Winn Wittman Architecture's approach. The firm works closely with clients, consultants, and craftsmen to ensure that each design reflects the unique vision and aspirations of the stakeholders involved. This collaborative ethos fosters a sense of partnership and mutual respect, resulting in projects that exceed expectations and stand the test of time.

Winn Wittman Architecture's commitment to excellence has garnered widespread recognition and numerous accolades. The firm's work has been featured in prestigious publications and exhibited in renowned galleries, cementing its status as a trailblazer in the world of architecture.

As Dallas continues to evolve and grow, the role of architectural firms like Winn Wittman Architecture becomes increasingly vital. By shaping the built environment with innovation, creativity, and a deep understanding of human needs, these firms contribute not only to the aesthetic beauty of the city but also to its cultural richness and economic vitality.

In conclusion, Winn Wittman Architecture stands as a shining example of the architectural prowess that defines Dallas. With its visionary designs, commitment to excellence, and collaborative spirit, the firm continues to leave an indelible mark on the city's skyline and inspire awe for generations to come.

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Why island6? The following piece “Suzhou Creek Reflections” offers some insight into the history behind the iconic name...

This hand painted artwork was inspired by the area surrounding Suzhou Creek. This piece is very special to us because the red brick building in the foreground, the Fou Foong Flour Mill, is where our art collective was first established back in 2006! The mill was designed in 1897 by the British architectural firm Dallas and Atkinson, and founded by Mr. Sun Duoxin and his brother Mr. Sun Duosen from Anhui province.

In 2002, most of the silos were demolished and the 'small packaged flour' warehouse, building #6, was left standing alone surrounded by the Suzhou Creek, and so the name "island6" emerged, and the rest is history! During this time, island6 Arts Center was known for its peculiar location in a field of rubble surrounded by modern sky-high towers creeping from the distance, a visual example of Shanghai's transformation from past to future. The background is the largest downtown residential community in the city known as "Zhongyuan Liangwancheng" (or Brilliant City). Between 40 to 50 thousand people live in this condominium complex. The demography of a small town in the rest of the world basically! The animation shows Liu Dao's playful character dusting off these towering buildings as if it were child's play. This piece showcases a seemingly normal Shanghai moment with just the right amount of fantasy and wonder making it an iconic island6 artwork.

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bhandarimarblekishangarh · 4 years

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Granite That Mesmerize your home

Each and every year, stone and tile trends change constantly in the architectural and design communities and can be difficult to keep up with. We at Contemporary Stone & Tile Design magazine wanted to get opinions from different architects and designers around the country to find out what they are seeing, and what they expect to see. Before getting into the trends they are seeing, let’s spend a little time getting to know those who are about to answer:

Lori Wiles— “I’m a true Midwesterner, born and raised in Missouri, now living in Iowa. Growing up, I spent lots of time in the working barns and classic farm houses in my rural area. My capable and creative mom gave me ample opportunity to draw, paint, sew and build things for fun. That led to a degree in interior design and a long career in the field. I’ve always been especially interested in interior architecture and how it impacts the people who use the spaces. My interior design firm specializes in planning new construction and re-modelling with the end user experience in mind.”

Ryan Thewes— “I grew up in Southern Indiana and graduated from Ball State University. After graduation, I was fortunate to get a job in Chicago, IL, working for a former Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice –

Don Erickson. The incredible experience of working for Don introduced me to the theories of Wright’s organic architecture which, amon

g many other things, focused on the use of natural materials and the creation of space. I expanded on my education of organic

architecture by also working for Robert Green, a former Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice in Atlanta, GA, and eventually an apprenticeship with Bart Prince in Albuquerque, NM. I am currently practicing out of Nashville, TN.”

Maxim Nasab— “I am the principal and founder of Apexx Architecture, a firm specializing in bridge architecture and recreational piers. Our firm is located in Tallahassee, FL. I am originally from Montréal, Canada. I got into architecture because it allowed me to pursue my love of science and technology, but also allowed my creativity to flourish. Architecture has the power to change cities for the better for generations. It is a profession that can truly make the world a better place and architects have the responsibility to ensure this through their designs.

I believe in designing for the people and the greater good rather than fame or recognition. I believe that great architecture is derived from honesty and transparency. Using local natural materials and allowing the structural system to express itself by integrating it within the design. Whenever I walked in buildings, and even today, I always tried to guess the materials that buildings were structurally supported by. It always made me a little sad when materials were not honest or true, or the structure was not evident. This is one reason why I went into bridge architecture. It is very hard to hide the structure of a bridge, and instead I always try to enhance its visibility, express its beauty and make it clear to the user as to how it is supported. Anyone should be able to walk in.”

Charmaine Wynter— “I am Jamaican Canadian, and an international multi-awarded interior designer with projects spanning the residential and hospitality sector. My natural design talent began to make its emergence in 1981, surprising family and friends, but it wasn’t until the late 1980s that I took it seriously and enrolled in an interior design program at a recognized college. I founded my design firm in Toronto, Canada in 1996; and later transitioned to the Dallas, TX, location in 2016, where it is now headquartered. Now many decades post-graduation, as principle designer, I jet back and forth to work projects of interest on both sides of the Canadian and U.S. boarders — infusing each with my signature distinctive luxurious living design aesthetics.”

Dawn D. Totty— “I started 25 years ago and it was fast and furious in New York. When I transitioned from there to the south, I was 1,000 miles away. I had to start from scratch. I had to reinvent myself. That was challenging.”

Trends with stone

One of the first things I discussed with each of our participants were the trends they were seeing with stone in particular. Over the years, the popularity of engineered stone has fluctuated, while natural stone seems to be extremely popular with some people rather than others. According to Wiles, she is seeing more people interested in using stone in their homes and offices than even a few years ago. “From my perspective, it’s become easier than ever to find the perfect material for any project with all of the stones available,” she said. “I particularly like the uniformly colored stones at the extremes of light and dark palettes. These make a great statement and give some confidence that a color palette can change through the years without having to change the large areas of stone.”

Wiles isn’t the only one that sees the popularity in natural stone. Thewes, Nasab and Wynter all agree with her. “What I have been seeing is a lot of natural materials, natural colors and natural tones,” said Nasab. “Limestone is really popular along with granites that have that limestone look. Minimalism and honesty in materials is coming back strong and will be here to stay for a while. Clients and users are craving that real feeling when they touch materials, which is why a lot of the companies are working hard to mimic that look and feel. Some of them are getting really close, too.”

Thewes is seeing a lot more requests for stone as the popularity of “Mid-Century Modern” design continues to rise. “I think part of this is because people still want modern design, but are turned off by the cold sterile nature of some of it,” he said. “The use of natural materials like wood and stone help soften the design yet allow us to keep a strong modern aesthetic. Linear stacked stone complements these types of projects perfectly by emphasizing the horizontal line and providing a defined texture that works well in opposition to smooth surfaces like wood, glass and drywall. Depending on the budget, we have had some pretty good success with engineered stone. However, for the more discerning client, it is tough to beat natural stone. While the wide range of colors are still often used and will never go out of style, we are seeing more of a request for darker colors. Almost black in some cases.”

Wynter is seeing popularity with quartz surfacing because of its look and durability. “Quartz is extremely popular with clients seeking a marble look, but the durability only provided by engineered stones,” said Wynter. “Stone is such a luxe material with its many faceted sheens and textures that there are trends within a trend. However, in general, I’m using more cool-toned hues with larger veining and fissure movement within the stone than a few years ago.”

Totty sees it not only with natural stone but also with quartz, because of how they look. “Patterns, movement and more color is making its way into the realm of interior design with the usage of quartz and marble being the forerunners,” said Totty. “Stone pigments that are currently trending are soft greens, grays and neutrals that are a wonderful complement to today’s interior design trends.”

When it comes to application of stone, according to Wynter, it is being more of the norm with her clients. “What’s great is that as the use of luxury stones are becoming more the norm, my clients are relaxing and spaces are more often taking on a casual luxe style,” said Wynter. “I’m using stone on the flooring, countertops and backsplashes, fireplace facades, accent walls and in outdoor living rooms.”

“While fireplaces continue to be the place that people think of using stone first, I like to incorporate stone in lots of areas in a home like kitchens and bathroom,” said Wiles. “In commercial settings, a stone wall or columns are a fairly easily constructed feature that suggests stability and permanence. I’ll consider using it in any area that I think needs a great visual weight to help balance out the space.”

For Thewes, he is seeing the most common use for stone is in accent walls for both residential and commercial projects. “The ability to light the walls really accentuates the texture and draws attention to the feature,” said Thewes. “This is very effective in commercial projects where traditionally, more sterile and simple materials are used. The stone offers a good break from these materials while also providing a durable and maintenance-free surface.”

For Nasab, he is seeing stone used primarily for exterior paving, stairs and plazas. “It really enhances the site and gives it that extra touch of beauty, especially when it’s a natural stone,” he said.

Totty is utilizing marble and granite in big ways, such as installing it onto kitchen walls for a bold and elegant statement. “Kitchen larders, countertops, backsplashes and even floors are some of my favorite uses for granite, quartz and marble,” said Totty. “Both commercial and residential projects are now implementing stone surfaces to create a regal look with the benefit of durability.”

Tile Design Trends

When it comes to designing with tile, it seems that the material is a lot like stone, especially for Totty. “Floor-to-ceiling tiled walls in kitchens and bathrooms, and even laundry rooms, are very popular,” she said. “In many cases, the tile is the dominating focal point to a room’s decor.”

According to Nasab, whose area of expertise is not tile, he has noticed that tiles have continued to evolve and currently they are still hitting strong with mimicking the look of natural stone.

One thing that stands out to Thewes with tiles are the extremes they go to with size. “Tile size trends have continued to swing away from the standard 12- x 12-inch tile to either extreme,” said Thewes. “Either very small or very large, depending on the application. For our projects, we still focus on the more earthy and muted colors that are more simple and less busy. Black and white are timeless and can be adapted to any style or aesthetic so they are always popular.

“There has been a pretty significant rise in the popularly of the wood plank tiles that gives the look of a wood floor, but the durability of tile,” Thewes went onto say. “I tend to shy away from materials that pretend to be something they are not, but I have seen a quite a few of these fake wood products that are very well done.”

Wiles has also noticed the different types and feels of tile that are currently on the market. “I continue to be amazed at how many tile designs there are and excited about the tactile finishes they have now,” said Wiles. “We’re seeing our client’s willingness to use a variety of shapes like hexagons, octagons and circles increase. They’re now open to shapes that would have been unheard of just a few years ago. It also seems that tile manufacturers have become really in tune with current color palettes and color palette projections, which helps designers use their products more easily.”

“Tiles are dimensional and showing up in large formats,” said Wynter. “Pattern is back after a long rest so we are embracing lace, ethnic and graphic print on wall and floor tile. Keep your eyes peeled for hues of green and coral — especially this year.”

As far as applications go, according to Wiles, “Beautifully tiled bathrooms are the number one request from homeowners so we’re designing fully tiled showers, tub surrounds and backsplashes. The development of the really large-scaled and textural tiles that mimic other materials makes feature walls a big hit as well.”

Wynter said that tile will always be the strongest in commercial applications due to its durability and resilient nature, but it is making strong headway into the residential arena as the popularity for outdoor backyard oasis’ increase. Totty agrees with Wynter in the outdoor use of tile. “Outdoor kitchens are now showcasing tiled areas for durability, as well as aesthetics,” said Totty. “Tile is still the first choice for most home and commercial installations, in particular, shower walls and floors, laundry and mud rooms, as well as entryways for low maintenance and easy clean-up.”

“For tile, floors are still the main use,” said Thewes. “Occasionally, we will see an accent wall or something similar executed, but mainly floors and shower surrounds are most popular.”

Trends moving forward

Finally, we asked these architects and designers about the trends moving forward for both stone and tile.

Totty– “Tile with graphic, bold patterns and colors are quite favorable and are being used as statement makers in powder rooms, kitchen floors and laundry rooms to create that ‘wow’ factor in interior design. Granite and marble with movement are now used as art. Matching up patterned seams and placed vertically on walls in high-end hotel lobbies creates an amazing show stopping affect to any wall.”

Wynter— “Green is coming on strong as a trend color that has made it to classic status, so I predict we will see green marbles, green granites in all hues from glass to jade, as of green slates.”

Nasab— “I believe that natural colors will stay for a while, especially in stone. It is hard to beat natural stone, especially now that it has become much more affordable. What I am seeing in tile is black and whites coming back. That modern minimalistic design is coming back strong. There is no better material than stone in terms of natural beauty and bang for the buck. I would encourage designers and clients to find local quarries and start from there rather than hit the foreign stones right off the bat. It really is a beautiful thing to use materials that are locally sourced and they truly make the projects feel as if they belong in the site they are built on.”

Thewes— “Looking into the future, I don’t really see much of a change for tile other than possibly an increase in use due to its durability. It’s a battle between what the client desires more, warmth or durability. However, I do think that the use of stone will continue to rise as it provides both warmth and durability. As the quality of engineered stone improves, costs should go down and using stone in projects will no longer be a major drain on budgets. Durability and low maintenance are always important client requests and this material fits right in with that while also providing a major increase in quality and design. The addition of stone to any project increases its value and the perception of cost.”

Wiles— “I think we will continue to see natural and natural-looking hard surface materials in demand. These will be used in larger areas and combined with other materials that have more of an artisan vibe to create really durable, tactile and friendly environments. Tile and stone are really designer’s friend. Once you know how to best use them and have great craftspeople to install them, they can transform any space.”

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American Houses from 2022

Residential Architecture USA, chronological:

Jan 28, 2022 Gloucester House, Fore Store, Virginia Design: ARCHITECTUREFIRM photo : James Ewing / JBSA Gloucester House, Fore Store Virginia Situated at the end of a peninsula overlooking the Ware River, the Gloucester House is designed as both a residence and a gallery for an extensive contemporary art collection.

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Oct 14, 2021 Kanye West’s Original Bachelor Pad Beverly Hills, Southern California Kanye West’s Bachelor Pad, Hollywood Hills

Oct 14, 2021 Suncrest Retreat, Orcas Island, Washington Design: Heliotrope Architects

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Suncrest Retreat on Orcas Island, WA

Oct 12, 2021 Lantern House, Austin, Texas Design: Dick Clark + Associates photo : Jake Holt Lantern House, Austin, Texas The Lantern House sits on the perfect balance between being nestled into the hillside and rising above it. Designed as two levels for a local entrepreneur and family, the very linear “L” shape is able to spread the main spaces of the house out more evenly across the site in the direction of the topography.

Oct 12, 2021 Ridge Oak Residence, Austin, Texas Design: Clayton Korte photo © Chloe Gilstrap Ridge Oak Residence, Austin, Texas Originally designed in 1950 by prominent Austin architect Howard R. Barr, FAIA, Ridge Oak Residence a mid-century modern gem is located in the heart of Austin’s Highland Park neighborhood. When Clayton Korte clients bought it from Barr’s son in 2016, they hired the firm to design a complete renovation and addition.

Oct 5, 2021 Emmitt Smith’s Mansion, Preston Hollow, north Dallas, Texas photo : Douglas Elliman, courtesy of TopTenRealEstateDeals Emmitt Smith’s House and Dinner Date, Dallas Serious football fans have been presented with a rather unique encouragement to buy a house: a dinner date with NFL Hall of Famer, longtime Dallas Cowboys player and Dancing with the Stars season-three winner, Emmitt Smith.

Sep 30, 2021 Horseshoe Bay Retreat, Llano County, Texas Design: Dick Clark + Associates photo : Dror Baldinger AIA Horseshoe Bay Retreat, Llano County, Texas Horseshoe Bay Retreat is a modestly sized and budgeted weekend residence for an urban couple with extended family. The primary goal was the creation of an optimal atmosphere for entertaining family and friends while capitalizing on the clear, panoramic views of Horseshoe Bay and distant Packsaddle Mountain beyond.

Sep 13, 2021 Al Capone’s Florida Home, Miami Beach, Florida photo : EWM Realty International Al Capone’s Florida Home, Miami Beach In 1928, Miami Beach’s polite society was rocked with the news that the infamous gangster, Chicago crime boss Al Capone, had purchased a home on Palm Island, one of the city’s newest and most prestigious addresses. Much to the consternation of the city fathers, local organizations and even the state governor, Capone continued to live there until his death in 1947, and his wife, Mae, held onto the house until 1952.

Sep 14, 2021 Philip Johnson Glass House, New Canaan – news

Aug 22, 2021 The High Housem Austin, Texas Design: Ravel Architecture photo : Chase Daniel The High House, Austin, Texas The High House is configured as a boomerang to accentuate the natural curvature of the land. It perches at the brow of the hill in order to maximize the site’s 180 degree view. The street side of the home includes high walls to provide privacy while allowing plenty of light.

Sep 9, 2021 Grant Park House, Atlanta, Georgia Design: ARCHITECTUREFIRM photograph : Garey Gomez Grant Park House, Atlanta The Grant Park House began with a classic Atlanta craftsman style bungalow in the historic Grant Park neighborhood that was in need of significant repair. The extensive renovation to the roof that was required allowed for a complete reconceiving of the home in plan and section, creating a new sky-lit single volume and wide open living spaces with a lofted floor above the more intimate bed and bath rooms.

Aug 24, 2021 Reimagined Adobe house, East Austin, Texas Design: Side Angle Side, Architects photograph : Casey Dunn Reimagined Adobe house in East Austin, Texas Architects Arthur Furman and Annie-Laurie Grabiel, of Side Angle Side, have designed architectural photographer, and long-term friend, Casey Dunn his dream Adobe inspired home in the heart of Texas. When Casey Dunn originally asked Arthur Furman to design a house on a double corner lot in the rapidly developing neighbourhood of East Austin, the brief focussed more on the design of the house rather than how he planned to live in it.

Aug 20, 2021 Water Mill residence, The Hamptons, Long Island, New York State Design: Mojo Stumer Associates photo : Mark Stumer Water Mill residence in The Hamptons, NY Designed by Long Island based luxury architecture and design firm, Mojo Stumer, this Water Mill residence is not what it seems at first. From the outside, it appears as a traditional, shingled Hamptons manor.

Aug 5, 2021 Massaro House,, Lake Mahopac, New York State Design: Lazor Office photo Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Massaro House, Lake Mahopac New York State The most famous architect in American history, Frank Lloyd Wright designed over 1,000 structures. Roughly 50 miles north of New York City in the middle of Lake Mahopac on its own island, there is a stunning house cantilevered over the water that has had its share of controversy.

Aug 11, 2021 Blue Bell Barn, Pennsylvania Design: Voith and Mactavish Architects photo : Jeffrey Totaro Blue Bell Barn Conversion, Pennsylvania This early 19th-century bank barn converted into a house sits adjacent to the farmhouse the clients had lived in for 25 years, was initially planned as an entertaining space and guesthouse. However, they were convinced to think beyond their original plans and turn it into their primary residence.

Aug 12, 2021 Mirren-Hackford Mansion, Beverly Hills, Southern California photo : Coldwell Banker Mirren-Hackford Mansion, Hollywood Hills Now living most of the year in a secluded mountain home on Lake Tahoe, Helen Mirren and her director-husband feel that it’s time to either sell or rent their storied Hollywood Hills home of 30 years. Finding it a little hard to let go, they are offering it for sale at $18.5 million or for rent at $45,000 a month.

Aug 1, 2021 Friary on the Severn, Severn River, Maryland image : TopTenRealEstateDeals Friary on the Severn, Maryland Residence One of the East Coast’s most historic and picturesque estates, an early 20th-century Georgian Revival mansion encompassing 23 acres on the banks of the Severn River in Maryland, is going to a no-reserve auction on August 12th. Known as the Friary on the Severn, it is currently listed at $24.9 million with the furnishings included.

Jul 17, 2021 Lone Madrone, Orcas Island, Washington Design: Heliotrope Architects photo: Sean Airhart Lone Madrone House Orcas Island WA

Jul 26, 2021 The Montreat Cottage, North Carolina Original Home of Billy Graham photo courtesy of TopTenRealEstateDeals The Montreat, North Carolina Cottage

Jul 30, 2021 Telluride Glass House, Colorado

Jul 28, 2021 Collector’s Retreat Orcas Island WA

Jul 27, 2021 Eleonora R. Sears’ Massachusetts Mansion

Jul 9, 2021 Edward G. Robinson Mansion, Beverly Hills

Jul 1, 2021 Tiburon Bay Residence, Marin County, California

May 21, 2021 Portola Valley Barn, California

May 21, 2021 Historical Pasadena Mansion, California

May 20, 2021 Glass Cabin, Fairbank, Iowa Residence

Mar 14, 2021 Live Oak Residence, West Lake Hills, Texas

Mar 12, 2021 Greenwich Estate, Connecticut

Mar 10, 2021 Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument Villa

Mar 2, 2021 Villa Ruchello, Santa Monica

Feb 27, 2021 Sands Point Residence, Long Island City, Queens, New York City Design: Mojo Stumer photo courtesy of architects studio Sands Point Residence, Long Island The renovation of this 90’s modern Sands Point Residence, NY, focused primarily on maximizing the transformation’s visual impact. The underlying structure and geometry of the home were to remain. Still, the homeowner’s central goal was to create what would appear to be an entirely new modern residence, with its own unique styling and a clear separation from the original architecture.

Feb 24, 2021 Inglewood Courtyard Residence, Austin, Texas, USA Architect: Mark Odom Studio photograph : Casey Dunn Inglewood Courtyard Residence, Austin This 2,400 sqft light-filled home was designed around an entry sequence and circulation pathway that focuses on the courtyard and natural light. The existing trees were an integral element in the design of the home, both in terms of site preservation and heightening the relationship between the interior and exterior.

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Straus House, Santa Barbara

American Houses – Residences from 2020

June 15, 2020 Riverbend Residence, Jackson, Wyoming Design: CLB Architects photo : Matthew Millman Riverbend Residence in Jackson, Wyoming For the Riverbend Residence a spectacular site, artistic freedom and clients with vision came together to create the perfect opportunity for Carney Logan Burke Architects to design a modern art piece on the banks of the Snake River.

June 14, 2020 Enchanted Point Residence, Miami, FL Architects: SDH Studio Architecture + Design photograph : David Hernandez Enchanted Point Residence in Miami This family home is nestled on a magnificent radial lot surrounded by over 200 feet of water in Miami, Florida.

June 14, 2020 Red Rocks Residence, Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona Architect: The Ranch Mine photograph : Roehner + Ryan Red Rocks Residence in Phoenix, Arizona Clinging to the side of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, a Spanish Colonial Revival style house has been transformed into a modern dwelling that creates and elevates a variety of experiences with both the natural and man-made environment.

June 10, 2020 Kayak Point House, Stanwood, Snohomish County, Washington Architects: Christopher Wright Architecture photo © Benjamin Benschneider Kayak Point House in Stanwood, Washington This modern American home is nestled lightly between trees on the coast Christopher Wright Architecture created a gem grounded in nature to last generations.

Jun 3, 2020 The Preston Hollow Home, north Dallas, Texas Architects: Specht Architects, interior design Magni Kalman photo : Casey Dunn The Preston Hollow Home in North Dallas The design of this contemporary Dallas house was driven by the desire to blur the lines between inside and outside while providing a sense of privacy and seclusion from the street and surrounding neighborhood, at the homeowners request.

June 4, 2020 Westport Residence, Lake Champlain, upstate New York Architect: Jill Porter photo © Jim Westphalen Westport Residence on Lake Champlain Situated on Lake Champlain in upstate New York, the 3,500 sf residence was built in the 1950s, and was added onto several times over the years. The clients purchased the waterfront home for long weekends away from city life in Brooklyn, NY.

May 31, 2020 Cheng Brier Residence, Tiburon, Marin County, California Design: Swatt | Miers Architects photography : Marion Brenner and Russell Abraham Cheng Brier Residence in Tiburon, California This contemporary US residence is a 6,000-sqft home terracing down a steep sloped lot in Tiburon with dramatic views of the bay. The material palette elegantly combines bright white stucco, teak and gray limestone, with the street-facing facade featuring a dramatic teak screen.

May 22, 2020 Preston Residence, Venice, California Design: Montalba Architects photography : Kevin Scott Preston Residence in Venice, California The design for this new US property began with its exterior so that the family could enjoy the perks of Southern California weather year-round. Woven into the home’s design are three ‘gardens’ varying in scale and function.

May 21, 2020 Rustic Canyon Residence, Santa Monica, California Design: Conner + Perry Architects photography : Taiyo Watanabe Rustic Canyon Residence in Santa Monica Organic architecture experts Kristopher Conner and James Perry of Conner + Perry Architects were commissioned by a deeply-rooted Los Angeles couple to design a home that seamlessly fits their family and lifestyle, while also showcasing a world-class art collection and effortlessly blending into a beloved section of Santa Monica Canyon.

May 18, 2020 Collywood Residence, West Hollywood, California Architects: Olson Kundig photography : Nic Lehoux Collywood Residence in West Hollywood, CA A high-tech West Hollywood retreat is located just above the Sunset Strip and overlooks Los Angeles with sweeping views that stretch from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Maximizing access to these breathtaking views from all parts of the home was a key design directive.

May 13, 2020 Taylor Beach House, Malibu, California Design: SPF:architects photography : Matthew Momberger Taylor Residence on Malibu Beach, California Renovation of a Malibu beach house, a 1977 home originally designed by noted California modernist Jerrold E. Lomax.

May 12, 2020 Mitt Romney’s Utah Mountain Ski Home, Deer Valley Ski Resort, Park City, Utah photography : Engel & Volkers Mitt Romney’s Utah Mountain Ski Home Soon after his first unsuccessful presidential campaign, former GOP presidential candidate and current Utah Senator, Mitt Romney, sold his luxury Park City mountain home he had built for his family.

May 5, 2020 LR2 Residence, Pasadena, California Design: Montalba Architects photography : Kevin Scott LR2 Residence in Pasadena, California The modern American esidence overlooks Pasadena and its adjacent mountains from its hillside perch. This new 4,200-sqft house is made up of several distinct living volumes and programs.

May 5, 2020 Little House, Seabeck, Kitsap County, Washington Architects: mwworks photography : Kevin Scott Little House in Seabeck, Washington State Situated on a 1.7 acre site, this US home is nestled into a lush second growth forest on a north facing bluff overlooking Hood Canal with distant views to Dabob Bay. Designed to repurpose an existing foundation, the new building is just over 20 feet square.

Apr 21, 2020 Yellowstone Residence, Big Sky, Montana Architects: Stuart Silk Architects photo © Aaron Leitz Yellowstone Residence in Montana Perched at 8,100 feet on the side of a mountain in Montana’s Madison Range, the massing and materials of this residence are derived from the powerful landscape.

Apr 20, 2020 Boxy Bridge, Fayetteville, Arkansas Architects: SILO AR+D photo © Aaron Kimberlin Boxy Bridge House in Fayetteville, Arkansas This multi-story urban infill house is located near the town center of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The architecture emerges from unique interactions between a compact and highly constrained site, a diverse local context, and the client’s demands for both a private enclave and extensive interior/exterior connections.

Apr 20, 2020 Heads House, Goshen, Arkansas Architects: SILO AR+D photo © Aaron Kimberlin Heads House in Goshen, Arkansas Heads House derives its name from a series of sculptural heads created by the client’s father, Richard Staples Dodge, who was a painter and sculptor. Many of these cardboard heads, with their playful often triangulated shapes, have adorned the client’s houses over the past 50 years.

Feb 16, 2020 Edgecliff Residence, Austin, Texas Architecture: Miró Rivera Architects photography : Ibai Rigby and Miró Rivera Architects Edgecliff Residence in Austin, Texas Taking advantage of its unique site in Austin’s eclectic Travis Heights neighborhood on the southern shores of Lady Bird Lake, this contemporary residence is a play on contrasts: light and shadow, open and closed, organic and orthogonal.

Feb 6, 2020 Kingsbury Residence, Needham, Massachusetts Design: SMOOK Architecture & Urban Design photography : Benjamin Cheung The residence is a 2,800-sqft design interrupts the status quo of the greater Boston neighborhood with a fresh perspective.

Feb 6, 2020 Bouldin Creek Residence in Austin, Texas Home

Feb 4, 2020 San Diego Garage Remodel, California

Feb 4, 2020 Sazerac House in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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We have 5 pages of American Residential Architecture selections with links to many individual project pages.

American Houses : main page with key residences + new residential designs (this page)

American Homes : projects from A-F

American Residences : projects from G-M

American Home Designs : projects from N-R

American House Designs : projects from S-Z

Modern American Houses – post from March 17th, 2016

Possibly the most famous American House

Farnsworth House, Iliinois Design: Mies van der Rohe Architect Farnsworth House This residence is a classic example of 20th century modern architecture, one of the most significant works by one of the most celebrated architects of recent times.

American Houses Designs in 2019

Oct 23, 2019 Big Pine Retreat, Mazama, Washington Design: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline photo : Eirik Johnson Big Pine House in Mazama, Washington Located in Washington’s Methow Valley, the Big Pine Retreat is nestled into a sloping site that is reigned over by a large, six-foot-diameter Ponderosa pine tree.

Oct 16, 2019 Nims Bezaitis Residence in Portland, Oregon

Mar 11, 2019 Mood Ring House, Fayetteville, Arkansas Architects: SILO AR+D photo : Timothy Hursley New House in Fayetteville A low-cost single family live-work house at walking distance from the city center.

Jan 19, 2019 Wilkinson Residence, Oregon Design: Robert Oshatz Architect photo : Cameron Neilson Oregon Residence The Wilkinson House by Robert Oshatz, completed in 2004, is an example of modern architecture at peace with its site. The house occupies a wooded Pacific Northwest site, on a steep slope which allows the main level of the house to sit among the tree canopy.

American Houses 2018

Nov 13, 2018 Trousdale Residence, Beverly Hills, California Architects: Mayes Office photograph : Nathan Irick Trousdale Residence in Beverly Hills Located at the top of Beverly Hills is the newly constructed 7200 SF home on Trousdale Place. The property offers sweeping views from the Pacific Ocean to downtown Los Angeles.

Nov 11, 2018 Franklin Mountain House, Texas Design: hazelbaker rush, Architects photograph : Casey Dunn Franklin Mountain House in El Paso The Franklin Mountains extend into the north end of El Paso like a peninsula of rocky wilderness into the urban landscape of the city.

Nov 12, 2018 Stinson Beach Lagoon House, Marin County, California Design: Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects photograph : Shaun Sullivan Photography Stinson Beach Lagoon House in California Located in Stinson Beach, the site offers a southern exposure to the Seadrift Lagoon and a view to the north of the Bolinas Lagoon. This house creates an indoor / outdoor retreat.

Aug 13, 2018 Casa de Sombra, Rollingwood, Travis County, Texas Design: Bade Stageberg Cox, Architects image from Chicago Athenaeum Contemporary Rollingwood House

Jul 31, 2018 Neal Creek House, Hood River, Oregon Design: Paul McKean Architecture photo : Stephen Tamiesie New House in Hood River This modest weekend retreat in Hood River treads lightly upon its surroundings, maximizing valley and water views with minimal impact to the natural environment. The windsurfing and snowboarding owners were interested in a simple sustainable weekend retreat.

Jun 16, 2018 Shapeshifter Reno House, Reno, Nevada, USA Architect: OPA photograph : Joe Fletcher Reno House, Nevada Two art collectors and dealers specializing in contemporary art and art of the American West decided to move from the arid high desert outside of Reno to a less remote site overlooking the city. They wanted a house that would both reflect the contemporary moment and be explicitly of the West.

Jun 15, 2018 Lot 6 House, Winthrop, Washington Architects: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline photograph : Eirik Johnson House in Winthrop, WA Sited at the toe of a dramatic, wooded slope, the long, low cabin appears to hover just above the surrounding meadow grasses. This 1,100 sqft cabin was designed for two outdoor enthusiasts who placed equal value on exterior and interior spaces.

Jun 14, 2018 Bailer Hill Residence, Friday Harbor, Washington Architects: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline photography : Eirik Johnson Residence in Friday Harbor, WA Anchored to a rocky slope and looking out over expansive water views, this house is the expression of the clients’ desire to connect to both the immediate landscape and the view beyond. This new American house Cascades organically down the hill yet remains firmly rooted to the earth.

Jun 4, 2018 Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Arizona Architect: HK Associates photo : Bill Timmerman Contemporary Home in Tucson Located in Tucson’s Barrio Historico, this residence is a modern interpretation of the neighborhood’s traditional courtyard architecture. From the street, the house is anonymous, fitting into the Barrio context with façade proportions and door and window openings in keeping with neighborhood guidelines.

May 22, 2018 Laguna Street Residence, Californian Design: Michael Hennessey Architecture photograph : Joe Fletcher Photography Laguna Street Home

Apr 4, 2018 New Houston House, Louisiana Design: Viviano Viviano photo : Peter Molick and Jack Thompson New Houston House The massing of the house and choice of materials would need to maintain a dialogue with familiar house typologies and vernacular forms. The interior would be set up as a clean, streamlined backdrop for antique and vintage furnishings.

Feb 22, 2018 Home 901, Sabino Springs, Tucson, Arizona Design: Kevin B. Howard Architects photograph : Matt Winquist and Robin Stancliff Sabino Springs House Kevin B. Howard Architects were very fortunate to work with a couple who, devoted to the ideals of minimalism’s stark allure, asked us to design a house in the foothills of Tucson, Arizona, located in the profoundly diverse Sonoran Desert.

American Houses 2015 – 2017

Jan 26, 2017 Los Altos Hills II House, CA Design: Feldman Architecture photograph : John Linden Los Altos Hills Residence

Nov 10, 2016 Threshold House in Austin

Oct 13, 2016 Edgeland Residence in Austin

Oct 13, 2016 Annie Residence in Austin

Aug 28, 2016 Carved Cube House in West Austin

Modern American House

The Richard and Dion Neutra VDL Research House Design: Richard Neutra Architect; Richard and Dion Neutra Architects The Richard and Dion Neutra VDL Research House

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Most Expensive House in the World

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Who would have thought that the most expensive house in the world would be located not far from the poverty-stricken slums of the inner city of South Mumbai, India? The 27-story skyscraper, known as Antilia, is owned by the richest man in the country, Mukesh Ambani. Yes, the entire skyscraper cost Mukesh an astonishing 2 billion dollars to build, and belongs to just him and his family of five! How big of a house does one need? Well, with a net worth of 81.9 billion dollars, why won’t you be enjoying a life of luxury? So what is life like living in the most expensive house in the world? In this video, we will dive deeper into what Antilia has to offer.

Antilia

The building is named after a mythical island, also known as The Isle of the Seven Cities. The story regarding this island is from an old Liberian legend, in which bishops escaped during the Muslim conquest in Hispania, and created seven settlements there. Why the building is named after this island is a mystery to us all.

The Antilia is 568 feet high, allowing the building to offer stunning views of the Mumbai skyline and the Arabian Sea. Many ceilings are double or triple heightened so it seems that the 27-story skyscraper is more of a 50 to 60-floor building! The first six floors are all parking areas that can cater to 168 vehicles! Being a car enthusiast, this also includes Mukesh’s precious million dollars worth customized Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62, BMW 760i, a Bentley Continental Flying Spur, and Rolls-Royce Phantom! But it’s not just cars that Antilia caters to. This 400,000 square foot building has not one, but three entire helipads on its roof. However, it is a violation of residential bylaws in Mumbai and the helipads are not operational as of yet because they still have to be certified air-worthy by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, and get approval from the central defense and environment ministries.

Above the garage is an extravagant lobby with nine high-speed elevators. And on top of that is an entire recreation center that includes a lap pool, a gym, a juice bar, an ice cream parlor, a dance studio, and a yoga studio. The building also features a spa and a ballroom, the latter adorned with numerous crystal chandeliers that cover 80% of the ceiling! There’s also a 50-seat theatre, multiple balconies, and terraces that have luscious gardens. Vegetation is attached to the sides of the building as well. This is meant to absorb sunlight so the interior is as cool as possible. Seems like a billionaire even tries their best to save on their electricity bills!

Now if you’re asking yourself what more does a private house need? Well, the Antilia also features something called an ‘ice room’. This has a snow generator that quite literally spits out snowflakes from the walls! Here we have a winter wonderland in the middle of India, something you probably didn’t expect from even the most expensive house in the world.

Design

Two US architectural firms, Perkins & Will based in Dallas, and Hirsch Business Associates based in Los Angeles, were in charge of designing the Antilia. The interior of the building was looked after by an Australian-based construction company, Leighton Contractors, and then later completed by B. E. Billimoria & Company Ltd. The skyscraper was built to house 600 staff members as well. This includes cooks, cleaners, and security personnel, all there for the maintenance and upkeep of the building! Mukesh Ambani’s residence is also designed to withstand an earthquake of eight on the Richter scale!

Moreover, the unique structure of the building isn’t just thanks to the billionaire’s eccentric taste. Behind its design, is Hindi influence and religious symbolism. The home is divided into six sections that represent earth, water, fire, air, sound, and light! These elements are placed bottom-to-top reflecting the ascension of enlightenment. The interior design also uses the shapes of the lotus and the sun, which are meant to represent rebirth. These two features can be seen throughout the building using crystals, marble, and even mother-of-pearl. However, no two floors use the same materials or plan, the idea of the design is consistent, but no repetition. There’s also a temple in the building that Mukesh’s family prays in regularly and many statues of Hindu deities throughout the home. This includes Ganesh, a deity that removes obstacles, and Shiva, a deity that destroys to make way for new creation. It seems the Ambanis have high regard for their religion since the billionaire family refrained from immediately moving to Antilia due to a fear of bad luck when the housewarming was done in November 2010. It wasn’t before Mukesh had almost 50 renowned pandits invited to conduct pujas and address Vastu issues in the building, that the Ambanis took up residence in September 2011.

Mukesh Ambani

Are we itching to know more about Mukesh Ambani? This billionaire is a petroleum titan and chairman of Reliance Industries, a Fortune Global 500 company and "the largest private-sector corporation in India”. He is also responsible for a fifth of India’s exports! His father, Dhirubhai Ambani, owns the world’s biggest producer of polyester fibers and yarns. Mukesh Ambani has multiplied his inheritance to maintain his name in the lists of richest people in the world for many years straight and is considered the richest man in India! Does it seem to all make sense now?

Mumbai

The city itself where Antilia is located in the commercial capital of India. Mumbai is also called ‘the city that never sleeps’. Ring a bell? The city is also famous for being responsible for the entertainment industry in India, also known as Bollywood. I bet that rang another bell. Despite Mumbai being home to the world’s most expensive house, it’s also home to the world’s largest slum, unfortunately. Because of this very reason, Mukesh has received a lot of backlashes. The tall billion-dollar skyscraper is quite offensive to the neighboring slum deep in poverty just a few blocks away. The gap between the rich and the poor has to be the most prominent in this city than in any other place in the world! According to New York Times, Gian Prakash in 2010 states that the Antilia “is in a way reflective of how the rich are turning their faces away from the city”.

Not to mention, the 4,532 square meter land on which Antilia was built housed an orphanage called Currimbhoy Ebrahim Khoja Yateemkhana with 60 orphans and belonged to a charity run by the Waqf board. The orphanage had been founded in 1895 by Currimbhoy Ebrahim, a wealthy shipowner, and in 2002, the trust requested permission to sell this land, and the charity commissioner gave the required permission three months later. The charity sold the land allocated for the education of underprivileged Khoja children to Antilia Commercial Private Limited. The sale, however, was carried out without the required permission of the Maharashtra State Board of Waqfs. The Waqf minister, Nawab Malik, and the revenue department of the Government of Maharashtra opposed this land sale. This led to a long-running case that was dismissed sometime in 2018, and the charges were stated blasphemous.

People who defend Mukesh talk about how he opened a charitable hospital and led numerous philanthropic ventures, but his excessive spendings can be difficult to ignore, such as how he bought his wife, Nita Ambani, a 60 million dollar airbus for her birthday! The airbus included a living room, a bedroom, a satellite TV, a sky bar, and even a spa. He even spent his money on an intimate private concert by Beyonce for his daughter’s wedding that cost him approximately 100 million dollars! The family does claim to be humble, but it is indeed true that Nita owns a variety of customized lipsticks that come in bottles of gold and silver! She also owns a vintage tea set from one of Japan’s oldest brands, Noritake, costing her a whopping 200,000 dollars! And of course, being a billionaire, one should also fly in style because first-class just isn’t enough. Mukesh spent another 73 million dollars on a Boeing Business Jet II. The jet includes an executive office, a private bedroom suite, and a kitchen! Surprisingly, however, the Antilia seems to be the Ambani family’s only home, which is unexpectedly different from other billionaires who tend to buy a lot of properties and residences around the world!

So what do you guys think? Would you like to live in the Antilia skyscraper? What would you do if you had an entire skyscraper all to yourself? Are all those luxurious amenities worth it or should Ambani be spending his money in another way? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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