Pandemic Conscious Dining
Outdoor dining has taken a front row seat in our New Normal - learn more about how we make that experience comfortable for the customer...
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We know that Great Architecture makes for better living. That’s why we strive to give our clients opportunities to live their life in a better way, to elevate their senses, and bring them a new found appreciation for the built environment. One way we do that is to drive inspiring discourse and generate conversations that matter, not only to us, but also to our clients and cohorts.DESIGN BIZ SUVIVAL GUIDE, Episode 57: Anders Lasater, Architect
Today we welcome Laguna Beach based Architect, Anders Lasater. His award winning architectural studio specializes in custom homes, restaurants, boutique retail and commercial projects. In this episode we discuss his approach to solution based [...]
DESIGNER DIALOGUE: Anders Lasater, Architect
We meet Anders on location at one of his work-in-progress sites to ask him a few insider questions…
Outdoor Living Spaces that Really Work
Meaningful outdoor spaces are becoming a primary starting point for all of our new home and remodel designs.
Anders Answers: Proportion
As humans we are driven to understand and seek out relationships between ourselves and the the things that occupy the world around us.
Space: A Pillar on Which Good Architecture Stands
One of our pillars to creating great architecture is space. To understand this concept one must understand boundaries - you cannot have space without edges.
Here’s Why Architectural Details Are Vital
Have you ever heard a piece of music and thought, Wow! This is amazing!" There is plenty of great compositions out there, so I'm sure this has happened to you at least once in your life, and when it does, it is usually impossible to understand [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Budgeting your New House or Remodel Project – Part 2
Once you begin to narrow your focus on the target budget for your project it will be important to understand how your budget will be allocated to the various project pieces.
The Ultimate Guide to Budgeting your New House or Remodel Project – Part 1
There are no promises that this will be as fun as shopping for new appliances or as alluring as choosing sexy flooring for your master bathroom, but defining a reasonable budget for your new home or remodel is the first step toward delivering a [...]
Remodel My Existing Home or Start from Scratch and Build New?
Upon interest in developing a home, most homeowners are unsure of how to proceed properly, especially when it comes to a remodel versus starting a new project from scratch.
6 Sustainability Strategies Every Home Should Embrace
It’s easy for homeowners to be tempted into “off-the-shelf” green solutions as a magic bullet to creating sustainability. Things like internet connected thermostats and light dimmers, home battery systems and solar roofing tiles are sexy - and [...]
10 Questions to Ask your Next Architect
Think about finding the right architect for your project like finding your next pair of shoes. When you shop for shoes, you think about which pair is appropriate for your intended use.