Tag Archives: Architecture

Wedding Day Wandering

By Rusty | Published: October 28, 2008

This weekend I had the opportunity to spend the weekend in Greensboro for my sister-in-law Carla’s wedding. It just so happened that I had dad’s Nikon camera with me, and being a part of the family, but not actually in the ceremony gave me the unique opportunity to spend a lot of time wandering around […]

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Carolina Vernacular

By Rusty | Published: October 5, 2008

This soon to be finished project in Holly Springs represents the first new residence that I have had the opportunity to manage from Schematic Design all the way through Construction Administration. For the moment I have only included a taste of the the exterior of the house, but as the builder wraps things up on […]

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Raleigh Wide Open – Convention Center Opening

By Rusty | Published: September 8, 2008

Raleigh Wide Open 3 happened on schedule, despite the threat of Tropical Storm Hanna. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this annual festival was the grand opening of the City’s new Convention Center. The building occupies the space of a much smaller convention building, that was built in the late seventies and demolished in 2006.

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What’s up with the Mystery of Architect Fees

By Rusty | Published: August 20, 2008

In doing a little research today I came across an interesting article in the Washington Post about Architects, and their fees. Being in the field of Architecture I have a pretty good idea of what most Architects cost, and where my firm lies within that spectrum… but there is one consistent theme I have found: […]

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Vernacular Farmhouse with a Taste of Modern

By Rusty | Published: July 18, 2008

I’ve just gotten about 90% through my 3d model for an upcoming residence we’re doing here at work for a family here in town. The new house will be their new weekend hideway in Pittsboro, NC. As my friends know, I’m a huge fan of vernacular and historic North Carolina Architecture, and I will jump […]

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