Inspiration

Inspiration

Throughout this blog I've highlighted and created links to exceptional individuals and organizations who design thoughtful homes, environmentally responsible communities and historically based building products. Some of them are local to me, while others I've yet to meet. They are exceptional because at some point in their careers, be it a moment in time or countless hours spent around a conference room table, they decided to do what was right...even though their wallets might be fatter if they just followed the crowd. Their hard work and dedication to their chosen craft is now paying dividends in the form of homes and communities that will age gracefully and be admired for generations to come...and maybe even be an inspiration to others, like they were to me.

Thomas J. Ryan, Jr. - Architect

Like most of the internet, blogs read from newest to oldest entry...this one works best by reading the first three posts in chronological order, starting with the Welcome! post. Just scroll down on the right side of this page until you see the Blog Archive list...click on 2011, then scroll down to the bottom after the new page appears. Please email me with any comments and thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Thoughtful massing...


Sometimes I think a house like this one was designed to solely explain a concept...this one would be massing. Thoughtful massing is a common thread that runs through all great homes regardless of their size or style...so it doesn't just apply to the brick Georgian from Williamsburg, Virginia pictured above.

This house has a substantial base below the first floor line, tall first floor windows, a belt course showing the line of the second floor, smaller second floor windows and a roof that does its job without overpowering the house.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Attention to scale...


Attention to scale makes this addition built by Classic Renovations (630-390-8232, old school!) just outside Naperville's Historic District a good example of how a home can provide ample space for a family (I've been inside this home) while respecting its neighbors and sidewalk strolling pedestrians. The street side of the house's second story is tucked under the roof, keeping the scale manageable, while the taller portion was located on the back side.
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