I'm on a Architect Hunt

An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't.  Anatole Franc

There is so much I wanted to know before we buil or buy a home again.  So in the meantime between motherhood, wife and keeping things real.. I hunt & try to educate myself.  I'm in the midst of searches for architects, I need ideas to nail down for "our home" solutions if its affordable to hire one.  So, I googled local architects and low and behold here is one I have admired unknowingly for years.. I have a few of his homes articles ripped from magazines in my "future" book.

Andersson-Wise Architects have naturally stunning details, clean and modern, yet completely livable with that unique quality I SO desire.  If things could go perfectly my way.. my hunt would be over.  

So while I educate myself on building or buying & remodeling, I will learn all I can and be a savvy little house momma.

Home designed by Andersson-Wise isn't she lovely?  Or am I to dreamy eyed?

Architect Peter Block

It is comforting when you can still find good craftsmanship today.  In the era of fast and now there are rare gems of artisan's, makers and companies that keep the days of "forever loved" alive.  Here is one I just recently discovered and I admire all the faucets of his design.  Peter Block Architects, designs based on European and American influences, creating "time-proven sensibilities with a clear, self-assured client-driven hand to meet 21st Century needs." From simply decorative to the organically ornate he peeks my interests very much.  


My husabnd and I have always talked "when we build our home" we will be selective and use things that truly inspire and are "smart".  Inspiring in that when I come home I realish in the fact I live here.  Who me?  Yes, I would like to feel constantly inspired by the space I live in.  Smart, in that we can be more self reliant; retain our own water source, storing rain water, solar panels & geothermal heating and cooling system.  We have talked about best insulation.  There are endless options today, so we are concious of being smart in how we live. Plus who wouldn't be happy in being taken care of if disaster struck in your own beautifully crafted home?  Sounds to good to be true.. but I say it's possible.

All in all, I have dreams and aspirations that reach the clouds.  I am in hopes to one day make these all reality. Until that day arrives I sit at my desk inspired once again at the good things in life.  Home.

kristine