In Memoriam: Nol Putnam (1934-2023)
Nol Putnam was one of my favorite clients. He was a reknowned blacksmith and sculptor, to be sure, but he was a true gentleman in the full elegance of the word. He was 87 years old when he engaged my services to design his retirement cabin, and when I shook his hand there was no […]
On the Boards: Washington VA poolhouse
Companion to last year’s Tiny House in the Country
Under Construction: Tiny House in the Country
My favorite projects are the ones at the beach or in the country. This one is in Rappahannock County, outside of the town of (“Little”) Washington, Virginia. A client who wanted to teach his son how to build a house asked me to finalize the plans he had bought online. Although he is a […]
Sparkplug Shack, 2019
Tiny structure does double duty Office by day, recording studio by night. I designed this for my wife as the office for her private consulting business, Sparkplug Ideas. The cork-covered walls and sloped ceiling make for great acoustics while she is recording podcasts and video calls. The cork also allows for flexible backdrops. Equipped with […]