Discover how Florida’s historic vernacular homes — Spanish-Mediterranean, Key West, and Cracker styles — inspire modern designs. Learn practical tips for remodels and additions that respect climate, light, and comfort, combining timeless charm with updated materials to create homes that are beautiful, efficient, and perfectly suited to Florida living.
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Small-Scale Additions and Guest Suites
Add just the space you need with a custom guest suite or small addition. Learn how strategic placement, privacy, and cohesive design can enhance both daily living and hospitality.
FAQs: How Architects Learn Architectural History and House Styles
By studying architectural history, architects gain insights into various styles, from ancient civilizations to modern movements. This knowledge enables them to draw inspiration, innovate, and create designs that resonate with contemporary needs while honoring the past.
Up-set and Dropped Beams: Remodeling Options
No, this isn’t a post about the emotional intelligence of structural beams. Instead, let’s consider the different options for removing a wall, and how those choices look and feel in a finished room. When your Architect has determined that a wall is a structural or load-bearing wall, what does that really mean? Usually, it meansContinue reading “Up-set and Dropped Beams: Remodeling Options”
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