S. Claire Conroy

It’s a weighty ask when your clients request a “legacy house,” one that will welcome multiple generations of family in…

Brian MacKay-Lyons’ newly expanded Shobac Studio is not so much a house as it is a kind of roman à…

Messana O’Rorke has completed enough renovations to know when clients are throwing good money after bad—and they’re not shy about…

Successful collaborations begin with trust. That’s why architecture firms that offer their own full-service interior design often deliver the most…

When developing a view property for human habitation, it’s a relief to see only minimally invasive surgery performed. Indeed, Johnsen…

Almost always, location is the horse leading the cart in residential architecture. The clients typically have a notion of where…

The client for A Parallel Architecture’s Nob Hill Residence in Dallas, Texas, has a “history of choosing exciting lots,” says…

Custom home clients are generally a pretty savvy bunch, especially if they’ve been through the process before. When vetting a residential architect for their project, they’ll talk with...

Robert M. Cain’s firm has a history of saving endangered buildings. And this is one of its most successful rescues…

One of the chief talents good architects have is the almost miraculous ability to conquer the “unbuildable sites.” This scenic…