Re-Wright-ing American ArchitecturePicture this: it’s the late-nineteenth century, squarely amidst the Victorian era. You want to be fashionable, so you look to the current styles in Europe. You want to buy art that’s en vogue, so you purchase a painting or a sculpture that’s European. You want your home to look stylish, so not only do you furnish it with Italian marble and French textiles, but even the design of the home itself is derived from the newest buildings in––you guessed it––Europe. Seems like a theme of sorts is appearing, right?
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Timeless Design: The Carlson's PassivhausProject Spotlight
Discover...Design + Build DecodedA Note From BillRecently, I realized that the YouTube series I’ve been working on hasn’t been shared with you all with the fanfare it deserves. As this newsletter goes to print, we’ve uploaded nine episodes, and while that does mean this series is not exactly new, it is likely new to many of our Studio Pages readers. So, let’s officially welcome our not-so-new-anymore series, Design + Build Decoded!
Cheers to 21 Years, Manho!It’s always bittersweet to write these types of articles, where we say goodbye to an integral part of the Studio21 Architects team. A longtime member of our team, Manho, will be leaving us for Hong Kong and while we aren’t happy that he’s leaving, we are happy to share with you all an article that rounds up Manho’s greatest hits over the last twenty-one years!
Another Note...From Another BillDear home builders, Studio21 Architects, husbands and wives,
Around the globe, there is a serious problem developing within our own homes—so serious, that it is causing some folks to throw in the towel and even consider divorce. That problem is what to do with and where to display kitchen hand towels. Most men who use the kitchen enjoy having the towel easily available for the washing and drying of hands or for the drying of dishes during [...] creating with characterproject spotlight
Welcome to the Studio, Beck!The days have been getting longer, the sun is shining, and the cicadas have emerged to scream their screams [Editor’s Note: to date, cicadas have officially stopped screaming.]. Summertime comes around every year, and like the predictability of the seasons, we are back again—right on cue—with another Welcome to the Studio! Surprise, surprise! Our team has been steadily growing over the years, to accommodate more projects and to ensure that we have enough team support to aid our clients at the level which they deserve. Earlier this year, we welcomed another new addition to the design side of the Studio 21 Architects team: Architectural Drafter, Beck!
Note From BillKitchen crimes!A few issues ago, I declaimed the common bathroom design mistakes that frustrate me to no end. For the most part, these indefensible design choices were observed in rental homes that I’ve stayed at throughout my travels. I personally prefer the vacation rental over a hotel room and because of that, I am back once again on my soapbox to vocalize another common source of plain bad design: the kitchen.
Project SpotlightThe Van Prooyen's Fresh Take on a forever homeThere is a certain duality to the meaning of a “forever home”. On the one hand, it means a home that’s built with the future in mind, so that no matter what life has in store, your home can remain steadfast in meeting your needs. On the other hand, a “forever home” also means a place that stays timeless; classic design that stands the test of time. When Karen and Gary Van Prooyen decided to set out on their custom home journey, this concept of a forever home was at the forefront of their minds.
Reminder: DuPage PADS Drive for 155!It’s May, the sun is starting to shine, and we are only two months away from the fourteenth annual DuPage PADS Drive for 155 charity karting race! You may remember that this is one of the favorite events for the Studio21 Architects team, and we always want to take some time to highlight this event that raises money for such a worthy cause. If this is your first time hearing about DuPage PADS or their annual charity kart race, here’s a quick overview.
DuPage PADS was founded in 1985 to provide interim and permanent housing to those experiencing homelessness in DuPage County. PADS is tuned in to the fact that the solution to homelessness is so much more complex than offering food and temporary shelter; it is about offering the tools and support to stop the cycle. In addition to housing, the team at PADS puts their clients in touch with any supplemental support they may need, like case management and employment support. |
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