Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.
San Francisco–based architect Cary Bernstein has designed countless residential projects and worked with dozens of contractors. She knows well the difficulties of architect-contractor-client relationships, and she’s developed a pretty good system for making them work.
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Risa Boyer Architecture guided the whole house remodel of this 1955 Portland home. Lillyvilla Gardens executed a new landscape plan for the property, including this updated entry sequence, while Boyer added more glass to suit the midcentury façade.
The front garden area is terraced with custom Cor-Ten steel retaining walls with an oxidized patina. The plantings are inspired by the couple’s love for Palm Springs.
The rooftop provides a playful and secluded space to watch movies, relax or practice putting.
"Living in our house is like being on vacation every day!" -- Ian Steiner
The Steiner residence, located in the Grey Oaks subdivision in western Shawnee, is a far cry from the average house, both in looks and functionality.
“We want people to realize you can be creative no matter where you live.” -- Brad Satterwhite, the co-founder and principal architect of KEM STUDIO.