Converting an underutilized attic into functional living space is one of the most rewarding challenges in residential renovation. When a San Francisco landscape designer approached architect Jonathan Feldman’s firm to transform his dark, dated attic, the goal was clear: create a bright master suite and workspace that maximized every square foot. The result demonstrates how […]
Learn how to design a home on a steeply sloped forested site using a stepped four-module footprint with soaring cathedral ceilings. Covers structural framing, siting, and material selection for hillside homes.
Designing a Home Addition for the View: Architecture That Captures the Outdoors When Doc bought his house in Jamestown, Rhode Island, the upside-down saltbox had solid bones and a generous open-plan upper level, but it lacked one crucial feature: windows aimed at the ocean view. The existing floor plan placed bedrooms downstairs and living spaces
The Adirondack Shingle style represents one of the most compelling marriages in American residential architecture. Born from the blending of two distinct but compatible traditions the Shingle style and the Adirondack camp tradition this hybrid approach produces homes that feel both grand and welcoming, rustic and refined. On a rolling Pennsylvania hillside, a retirement home
The Charm of a Built-In Breakfast Nook A well-designed breakfast nook transforms an ordinary corner of the kitchen into a warm, inviting space where family gatherings begin each morning. The built-in breakfast nook featured in a Martha’s Vineyard home by Hutker Architects exemplifies how simple design choices can create lasting impact. This elegant eating space
The hacienda and its close cousin, the pueblo-style home, represent one of North America’s most enduring residential architectural traditions. Rooted in Spanish colonial building methods and adapted over centuries in the American Southwest, these homes offer a timeless blend of thick earthen walls, shaded courtyards, and indoor-outdoor living spaces that blur the boundary between interior
Understanding Your Foursquare Bathroom’s Potential The American Foursquare, a popular architectural style from the early 1900s, is beloved for its simple boxy form, generous rooms, and charming period details. But these homes often present a unique challenge when it comes to bathroom design. The original bathrooms in these houses were typically compact, often measuring around
Kitchen remodeling is one of the most rewarding home improvement projects a homeowner can undertake. A well-executed renovation improves daily function, increases property value, and enhances enjoyment of your living space. One inspiring example is a 1959 kitchen in Fort Collins, Colorado, transformed from a dark, cluttered space into an open, inviting cottage-style heart of
Building a home in the mountains presents unique opportunities and challenges that set it apart from conventional residential construction. Whether you are planning a primary residence in a scenic region or a weekend retreat, the interplay between architecture and landscape defines the success of the project. A well-designed mountain home does not simply sit on
The Origins of Carpenter Gothic Architecture Carpenter Gothic architecture represents a distinctly American interpretation of the Gothic Revival style that swept through Europe and the United States during the 19th century. Unlike the stone cathedrals that defined Gothic architecture in the Old World, Carpenter Gothic brought pointed arches, steep rooflines, and ornate detailing to wood-frame
