Construction

  • Architectural Feature/Element

    A high level of architectural custom details throughout the home was requested to create a one-of-a-kind artisan-crafted three-story, five-bedroom, five-bath Chateau. The Chateau was to have a hand-chiseled stone facade and all authentic/natural...

    Article • June 14th, 2011

  • Model your expertise

    The idea of showcasing talents in a model home is not new to the construction industry. However, how it’s approached is different for each builder — especially when the risk of building a model home not fit for a specific client is even higher in...

    Article • May 16th, 2011

  • Sustainable standard set, met

    Three main themes emerge from this Sante Fe project: collaboration, setting a standard and respect. These themes are not mentioned casually. They define the success of this project that took nearly three years to complete because of its size and...

    Article • April 8th, 2011

  • Lot drives home’s design

    One look at the August Residence and you might assume it’s a custom home built into rolling hills in the countryside. In reality, it’s a home built in a very urban location designed to look like it is in the country. Or as J.R. Ruthig, associate...

    Article • March 17th, 2011

  • Bringing Lofty Wishes Down to Earth

    Experience, questionnaire provide solutions for matching budget to wish list

    Article • February 18th, 2011

  • Double-Sided Challenges

    A Five Star green home features ADA-complaint design to meet homeowner needs

    Article • January 11th, 2011

  • Seaside Hunting Lodge

    Saroyan Masterbuilder creates a home that nestles into the woods while taking in the ocean views

    Article • January 11th, 2011

  • Collaborative Views

    Calvis Wyant and Peterson Architecture unite to create a Mediterranean home in SilverLeaf that satisfies clients inside and out

    Article • November 22nd, 2010

  • Second Home, First Class

    Neal-Prince Architects partners with Sexton-Griffith to complete a second home Lake Keowee

    Article • October 18th, 2010

  • Multipurpose Posh

    Frontier Homes and Vallario created a pool house addition in Florida that also acted as a safe house

    Article • October 18th, 2010

  • Compound Design

    The multiple homes on this California farmstead are connected in theory, not with wood and nails. Each building is designed for a specific purpose, and positioned to make each one a destination.

    Article • September 21st, 2010

  • Tight Fit, Creative Solution

    Dominick Tringali Architects teamed up with Custom Homes by Derocher to design a custom home on a challenging corner lot the city deemed unbuildable. Clever positioning of a conservatory conformed to setbacks while bringing light into the center of...

    Article • September 21st, 2010

  • Media Room

    Residential Design & Build magazine’s 2010 Design Excellence Awards honor the best single-family custom home architecture and construction in the United States.

    Article • July 28th, 2010

  • Custom Home 4,000 to 4,999 s.f.

    Residential Design & Build magazine’s 2010 Design Excellence Awards honor the best single-family custom home architecture and construction in the United States.

    Article • July 28th, 2010

  • Vacation Home

    Residential Design & Build magazine’s 2010 Design Excellence Awards honor the best single-family custom home architecture and construction in the United States

    Article • July 28th, 2010