Process
If you listen to the site, the house will almost place itself.
Drawing is an act of the mind, training of the eye, to carefully record what I see through practiced dexterity. It also helps to alter any assumptions and explore possibilities, to allow for focused study and analysis in order to further develop the design, always pursuing the best idea, never settling on the first . . .
A proponent of hand drawing and model making to self-educate and imagine design options, I believe there is no substitute for a well-made plan and thoughtful illustration to convey an idea.
Models and illustrations take the big picture from the sketch and expand upon the details to show how the design is made real.
I aim to create a feeling and concept in a cohesive manner, inspiring the client with a vision, connecting their dreams, budget, and values to the actual project.
Construction documentation is a refinement of the initial concepts and drafting them in a more accurate way, using elegance and simplicity of scale and style. This includes exterior detailing, interior elevations, cabinetry, finishes, and selections.
Hand-drawn plans provide contractors the details necessary to attain higher quality work as there is no repetition, no duplication. Everything is custom designed for the client. The result is that the artistry and expression transfers to the final product through a pencil rather than computer-generated blocks which lack warmth and emotion.
The resulting project has been fully realized all along the way, showing the process as a complete product.
“We thank you so much for the direction you’ve taken our dreams. I'm ecstatic!!”
“There is the same difference between talent and genius that there is between a stone mason and sculpture- Robert Green Ingersoll. I’d say you’re the latter. Thanks for giving me an exterior I love as much as the interior.”
“It has been a pleasure working with you and getting to know you. Your design talent and responsiveness to our needs can’t be matched. You’ve added a smile and great sense of humor to our meetings. Please accept our sincere gratitude for your work and
persistence. You have a unique skill for your work that shows.”
““Simply put, we love our house! One word sums up our overall experience:
transformative! Prior to meeting Kevin, we had consulted with several other home designers; all of whom told us what we wanted could not be done. Not so with Kevin! . . . . He helped us define our needs and refine our ideas, working with us to create our one-of-a-kind home. . .. Beyond the design phase, he then helped us project manage throughout the construction phase to completion. Looking around our house today, almost 15 years later, we still love every detail. Since then, we’ve had the pleasure of working with Kevin on several other projects. At home, we completed a backyard renovation with the addition of an inground pool and an outdoor kitchen and living area. Commercially, Kevin helped us design new medical office space, and a subsequent office expansion. Now we are happy to be working with Kevin once again to make some changes at home to accommodate replacement appliances. If you are looking to transform your space, look no further! Kevin is Houdini of home design!””
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! Not only are you great at designing perfect homes, but you can paint a beautiful watercolor too! We appreciate your multi-talents and all that you have done for us. We just can’t wait to move into our dream home”
“Through your artistic and practical architectural talents, I feel we have created a very beautiful and tremendously well-built home; something we can be proud of. As an engineer, I have worked with many extremely talented and creative people; your abilities as manifested in our home and our hearts are a constant reminder of your gifted mind.”
“Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our house renovations. I sincerely enjoyed working with you. More importantly, the final result is one Rita, and I are very proud of. We have received many compliments from people in the community.”