I know I posted two weeks ago about how the architectural team here often finds inspriation from the least likely places and travels… But sometimes we find them exactly where we expect them – as was the case this Spring when we traveled to Point Clear, Ala. along the Mobile …
One common question around the architectural office is: “How do you guys think of new ways to design each home?” It truly amazes me to see each creation appear out of thin air as the architects sketch at their desks. Architectural inspiration can come from anywhere – the site, the …
Architecture is more than drawing plans; it’s creating a master plan design for the house. That can be a certain historical style, …
While most of our meetings with clients tend to focus on the big things, kitchen layouts, bedroom sizes, and the general exterior …
The decision for what kind of exterior material to use on your home is not something to be taken lightly. Down here …
They say that everything old is new again, you just have to wait long enough. In the architecture world, I guess the …
Modern design has become mainstream these days as we have more and more clients wanting to go “modern” when it comes to …
I love watching the construction process. The house photographed here is still a long way from completion, but I would like to …
Everyone knows Florida is as flat as a pancake, right? Turns out, here in middle of the Panhandle and right off the …
When it comes to interior design, I am constantly on the lookout for something new. When you consider that whatever you are …
Porches are a must down here on the coast. But a porch is not porch unless you can LIVE on it. By …
One of the best parts about my job is going shopping with clients to help them select new interior finishes for their …
The crew here in the office are always coming up with new stock plans for our “Ready-to-go” home collection and one of …
We are often asked how to make a beach house as kid, pet and guest friendly as possible. In fact, one of …
Renovations are a big part of life here at Archiscapes and they certainly present a unique set of challenges. On top of …
When you think about a kitchen backsplash, most people automatically turn towards tile. Tile is a great option and we use it …
There is a certain style of architecture here at the beach – a coastal Southern touch – that tends to find its …
A good friend of ours had a little painting project going on recently… As you can see, it took quite a few …
No matter what style home you want – beach cottage, traditional brick, midcentury modern – everyone loves a great front porch. On …
We had a crazy busy week last week, including a client that came to meet with us the first time after having …
One of the best parts about my job is helping a client select the interior finishes for their house. This week I …
Ever trip on the edge of the shower and wonder why someone hasn’t invented a way to eliminate this trip hazard? Or …
One of the most surprising requests we first encountered when we began designing beach homes was for bunk beds. It shouldn’t be …
The Archiscapes team has been cranking out new plans faster than I can update the webpage – although I plan to correct …
Think that interiors can only be cool for homes? Well, think again. When it comes to interior design, some of our favorites …
When the team here begins designing a new residence or renovation, certainly code compliance plays a major role and our building code …
Contemporary architecture is becoming one of our most requested styles and, while I am working to update our webpage, I wanted to …
One of the last items we address as we are putting together a full set of construction documents is the topic of …
Windows are a HUGE part of the investment of building a new house and can greatly impact the home’s style and value. …
Most people think that an architect’s job begins and ends with the design of a house. On the contrary, an architect’s job …