Top trends in residential construction and remodeling for 2025!
At Lockwood Carhart Architecture, located in the heart of Portland’s thriving NW district, residential design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about building a lifestyle that responds to the evolving needs of homeowners. With more than just blueprints on their minds, their team is setting the tone for how homes in 2025 will be experienced, not just…
Read MoreQuiet by Susan Cain
As an architect and natural contrarian I was attracted to this book by what it had to say about our accepted notions of a good work environment – specifically the ‘open office’ dogma that has controlled the thinking of most corporate clients and their architects. Things are changing now, thanks in part to the influence…
Read MoreSmall Houses of the 1920’s
Ok, so this is way out of fashion, but ever since I’ve been living in a 1925 bungalow I’ve been fascinated by how timeless and practical these houses are and how they still appeal to many people after almost 100 years! We like to talk about the utility of modern homes and how they…
Read MoreDorm-style living in San Francisco
This is a very interesting article from the NY Times that talks about a new housing trend within the urban coretoward ‘dorm’ style living. This is pretty close to what you remember from college – a fairly small sleeping room with bathrooms down the hall as well as a shared kitchen and living room. There…
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