Entries by Leslie McDonald

Working With An Architect For The First Time

Working with an architect for the first time can be an exciting adventure. You’ve been dreaming about a home built especially for you, and now you’re in the enviable position of making it happen. Poised for greatness, right? If only there were no fears rolling around in your head, disturbing your sleep!

Our Favorite Things Vol. 20

As the New Year approaches, Our Favorite Things Vol. 20 is having a rubberneck moment. Normally we look outward at what the world has to offer in cool architectural products, materials, and smartly designed projects.

But what about us?!! Over here!!! We have something to show you: Five reasons why people light up when they walk into our Studio for the first time.

The Elegance of Just Enough

One of our all-time favorite clients and homes hit the spotlight in Denver Life Home+Design magazine’s feature: Homes with Character. Matt Cotham is a young emergency room physician (above, fully enjoying his relaxing retreat) who told us “I can’t imagine building another house, because mine is perfect.”

The Seasoning of an Architect

Like most prospective architects, Rich and Nick’s careers began with the pursuit of an educational degree. Between the two of them, there are two Bachelor of Architecture degrees, a Bachelor of Environmental Design, and a Master of Architecture. With all that schooling, you’d think they would be architects right out of the gate.

Our Favorite Things Vol. 19

Vintage Edison Bulb: The Buster / London’s design label Buster + Punch declares they have created the world’s first designer LED bulb. With the energy efficiency of today, the Buster Bulb lets your nostalgic flair flourish. The resin light pipe at the center of the bulb is where all the magic happens.

PODCAST: Architecture for Human Beings

Keith Struthers and David Barrett talk organic architecture, the Hippie days, Buddhist sensibilities, and take a stab at defining deep listening. NaturalsCool is South Africa’s up-and-coming producer of podcasts featuring innovative designers from around the world. In this 30 minute podcast you’ll hear two like-minded architects groove on the essence of their creative practice.