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, August 2, 2012

Interior Shutters...


I took these photos while on a house tour in Williamsburg.  I always lag behind the group so I can take photos without people in them (an architect's hangup)...I can also "redecorate" a little for a better shot without the docents seeing me.

It's amazing, when in the open position, how much light these interior shutters can let in without the typical obstruction of curtains on the top or sides of the opening.  When the shutters are closed (as you can see in the bottom photo) they block out almost everything.


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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Exterior Wrap-around Shutters...


This is one of the coolest shutter applications I've ever seen.  It's in Williamsburg right on the main drag.  The shutters actually pull out and fold around each side the display window of this former silver shop...protecting the booty from the town dunk!

Below is a shot of the interior of the display window.  Notice how the shelves terminate at the wall...simple but effective design!


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