The Quintessential Montana Cabin
The original 1 room log cabin was, in its distilled form, a place to sleep and to keep from freezing. Over the last 100 years it, like most homes, has transformed into something else altogether. With that, I wanted to reach back into time and resurrect an original; something representative of our western roots. Now […]
What is an Average House?
These days it is getting increasingly hard for young couples to afford their own home. We’ve all heard the term “starter home,” well anymore what exactly does that mean? This generation of architects is no different than many of the previous generations. What I am talking about is the struggles and how very disheartening it […]
Winter Toll On Buildings
This winter has been a textbook lesson on the toll weather can take on our buildings. We have had snow and ice on the ground (and roof) for many consecutive weeks without any sustained thaws to completely remove the snow. The freeze-thaw cycle has resulted in ice damming on roofs that we haven’t experienced for […]
A Briefing on Commercial Design
The Power of Paisley
Have you ever wondered about those trippy floral patterns and where this intricate pattern came from? Well, not surprisingly, its origins lie in ancient Persia. During the height of the British Empire, the East India Company is widely credited with bringing this creation to western civilization in the 1700’s. Shortly thereafter, the pattern began appearing […]
Get to Know Kory Kennaugh
1. If you were not an architect, what would you be? I’d be restoring classic cars and boats. 2. What is your morning routine? Make coffee, eat breakfast, read the news then walk the dog. 3. What is your perfect cup of coffee? Dark roast with a little bit of half and half. 4. What […]
60th Year Recap
We are very lucky to have just celebrated our 60th year of architecture and design service. The 60th year brought new staff, new projects, parties and community involvement. Here are some highlights of 2017! We are looking forward to what 2018 has to offer! Stay tuned to watch our office remodel come to life in […]
When Design Becomes a Commodity
Historically the A&E industry has been won and lost on qualifications. In fact, until recently, it was frowned upon for A&E firms to even market themselves. There was a simpler time when reputation and word of mouth were all that differentiated whether or not designers won commissions. Rightfully so, no matter how much technology is […]
Interior Design in My Life: Tyece Pool
My life has been fully saturated with interior design lately. All clients present different challenges, but working for yourself is another animal entirely. My husband and I have been remodeling our home for over a year and living through a remodel is not easy. He is an extremely detailed contractor, which has proven to be […]
60th Anniversary Party
We are celebrating our 60th year serving the great state of Montana and beyond! On September 14th, we hosted a party to recognize all those we work with and work for. It was great to see so many familiar faces “Despite the cold and stormy weather, the eternal glow of sixty years made for a […]