Beautiful Grounds

Diane’s post on Mapping the Ton had me thinking about settings and how we use them in our stories, whether they are real places or our own creations ... as inspiration. Not that I incorporate every detail of the architecture or imitate exact floor plans ... , for Verwood's home I wanted something older. I found what I was seeking in Trerice House, pictured [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 12:16:00

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Favorite SD Builder

From sddt.com Del Mar-based Davidson Communities closed 81 homes in five neighborhoods in 2008, according to Cynthia Monaco, ... . Atrium at EastLake Vistas floor plans are from 3,750 to 4,281 square feet with four to five bedrooms, 4.5 ... by Dahlin Group Architecture, four floor plans are available from 2,823 to 4,601 square feet. Scripps [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 04:50:11

Custom-Built Homes

.fullpost{display:inline;}I love to browse on house floor plans online ... . In American style architecture I am quite partial to Frank Lloyd's Wright Prairie Houses. Wright's rule ... . Various companies have different styles and approaches in making their designs and floor plans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:26:00

planning your own house

The idea of getting that dream house come into reality is sometimes very daunting ... into architectural House Plans. Nowadays though, there is a way to help you in finding the perfect plan ... or Spanish terrazas or even if it’s Country House Plans to log home floor plans you are looking [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 03:01:29

Despite Market Setbacks, Units Selling Fast in Pine Manor Townhome Community

Reasonable prices for luxury units make South Miami development a “must see” for prospective buyers January 14, ... the price/value quotient, the architectural style, floor plans, interior features and location ... 42-residence luxury townhome community located in South Miami’s picturesque High Pines neighborhood.  Low [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:26:44

Erial: Camino Court-C & C Development

At Camino Court, C&C Development Company, LLC combines an ideal location with homes whose architecture, amenities and floor plans are specifically designed to emphasize drama and elegance. Yet, these elegant townhomes still cater to the requirements and daily needs of contemporary homebuyers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 09:46:39

Bank Street Brewhouse status report: Brewing system examination day.

I’ll try to post regular updates on our progress with the NABC Bank Street Brewhouse, beginning with this one, ... reviewed line by line. Architectural plans will be sent to DME and another check made to ensure ... in the brewery floor plan and ready the building for shipping the system, which DME reckons can be delivered [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:08:00

The Courtyards at Belmar by Harvard Communities

Designed by Alvarez/Morris as one of Denver's most Innovative Architecture Firms , this Courtyards at Belmar is a unique enclave of ten contemporary patio homes. The Courtyards feature two distinct floor plans each with an open and airy main floor, a private side-yard patio [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 04:38:00

Book: Paris Architecture & Design

It has been the French revolution that has paved the way for an inventive and creative spirit in the arts, architecture, literature, ... in a very clear layout. As far as available floor plans will give additional insights. 25 x 32 cm [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 07:59:42

Homearama Real Estate Showcase Moves to Suffolk For 2009

Homearama 2009 previously scheduled for the Virginia Beach real estate development of North Shore at Ridgely Manor has been moved to Suffolk. [ ... will feature tighter floor plans, two story, about 2500 square footage, front porches, rear entry garages and craftsman style architecture as reported by the Virginia Pilot Online. The Tidewater Builders [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 22:08:25

Prarie School in Session: John Van Bergen Book Review

It is essential that I preface this review by flatly stating that my architectural education has been sorely lacking ... no mistake; this is an extensive, well-done documentation of the work of an architect of the Prairie ... floor plans, advertisements and engaging narrative set Hackl's work apart. There's also a ton [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 13:15:00

Free Redwork Patterns

Remember yesterday when I suggested finding redwork patterns in books? ... . I not only use it for its original intention of tracing and refining floor plans, but also ... . If you can't find it at a crafts store, try an art supply house, or architectural printing service [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:08:00

For the Frank-o-phile: Architecture Fantasy Camp

If you've got a closet Howard Roark on your gift list this holiday, ... and Studio, Robie House and Unity Temple. The end product: campers create frameable floor plans ... do not design prairie-style homes on the exterior," said Preservation Trust Director of Education Jan [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 03:39:31

Prospect, refuse.

The terms of prospect and refuse, architecturally speaking, ... that is large and bright and disproportionately large (like the "great" room found in many contemporary homes, or wall-free open floor plans) and you leave your users feeling vulnerable. With no private [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 14:12:32

ProgeCAD 2009 Professional 9.0.14.7

ProgeCAD Professional is general-purpose 2D and 3D design software useful for CAD field & concept sketch, electrical schematics, building construction, AEC architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and industrial engineering, carpentry RFI & "as con" drawings, MCAD mechanical layout, home kitchen & bath floor plan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:31:59

Gene Leedy-Designed House For Sale in Winter Haven, FL

From Martie Lieberman at Modern Sarasota... There is an important Gene Leedy-designed "Sarasota School of Architecture" house for sale. It is located on Drexel Avenue in the heart of "Leedy-Land" in Winter Haven, Florida. Check the slide show and floor plan here. More details after the jump... Featured in Sarasota Modern [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 02:23:03

Book Review - The Wrong House: The Architecture of Alfred Hitchcock

The Wrong House: The Architecture of Alfred Hitchcock, by Steven Jacobs (available on Amazon USA and UK.) ... with the help of a number of reconstructed floor plans especially made for this publication [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 13:19:09

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