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collaborative efforts: kaiser trabue landscape architects
People often think we, as architects, act as omnipresent gods – that the finished work is of our own vision. In truth, it takes many creative and artistic hands to produce a completed project. This is...
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open house: gulf getaway
This is another entry in a series of posts titled “open house” in which we offer photographic tours of selected projects. With the first hint of summer season in the air, our sails naturally lilt...
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say la V
We’re proud to announce the unveiling of our one of our latest projects, laV restaurant in Austin, Texas. With theatrical interiors by Susan Ferrier of McAlpine Booth and Ferrier, this new eatery has...
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going goth
Approaching the Independence Day holiday, I traditionally like to celebrate an architectural style that was created here in the good ol’ USA. These unmistakable designs populate our landscape and...
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walk with me
Designers often talk about the heart and soul of the home but not many pontificate about the circulatory system. After all, hallways and galleries are simply a means to an end – they’re not something...
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egoing concern
If your’e not wholly familiar with the popular mercantile site Amazon (and if you’re reading a blog, I doubt that is the case), shoppers are allowed to post reviews on items they’ve purchased. I was...
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creole testament
A few years ago, we received a call from our very, very, very first client. We’re talking thirty-years-ago-first-client. His project, a large house in Montgomery, Alabama, basically bankrolled our...
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a knack for noticing
I was asked by one of our summer interns if he could write a post for our blog. I was delighted to offer the platform. Today’s blog post is written by Peter McInish, an Auburn University graduate who...
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room with a review
A few weeks ago, I focused on a poor review of our new book, Art of the House: Reflections on Design. This week I’d like to share a rave. The following was written by Deborah Dluzen. Ms. Dluzen lives...
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mulch magic
Our business manager, Richard Norris, just returned from a trip rambling around the bucolic countrysides of England. His keen gardening eye captured a great deal of beauty. Let him share it: When...
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capturing the mood
Recently in the September 2014 House Beautiful magazine article “Dark and Light,” Susan Ferrier, Partner in McAlpine Booth Ferrier, was quoted as saying, “…we’re always less about decorating, more...
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open house: beach aerie
This is another entry in a series of posts titled “open house” in which we offer photographic tours of selected projects. As Summer wanes, I’d like to open the door to one of our beach homes. This...
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parapet peeves
We have a distinct fondness for the Dutch or Flemish gable. That’s evident in our Baton Rouge, Louisiana house featured in this month’s Architectural Digest. While the angular form of the traditional...
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the printed works: house beautiful september 2014
The following article, a design for a family weekend house at Lake Martin, Alabama, appeared in the September issue of House Beautiful magazine. We are reprinting it with their kind permission. As a...
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portal authority
Something transfiguring happens when you walk through a doorway. An alchemy of atmosphere, mood and attitude occurs within that thin plane; you are at once someplace new and different. Most see...
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two cities – two happenings
We have two exciting events happening in the next few weeks in conjunction with the publication of our new book, Art of the House: Reflections on Design. Bobby McAlpine and Susan Ferrier will be on...
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gilt by association
The following is a recent interview with Bobby McAlpine and Susan Ferrier written by nationally syndicated columnist Marni Jameson. It is reprinted here with her kind permission. This never happens to...
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what style of house are you?
Lately, I’ve been amused/annoyed by the barrage of “What ______ Am I?” quizzes I’ve seen on Facebook. Apparently, you answer a series of multiple choice questions about your own personality and said...
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downsize matters
The following article, written by Courtney Kershaw, appeared in the November issue of MADE newspaper, an independent publication based in Montgomery, Alabama. It is reprinted here with their kind...
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the printed works: traditional home october 2014
The following article, a design for a weekend house at Lake Martin, Alabama, appeared in the October issue of Traditional Home magazine. And not just any issue but their 25th Silver Anniversary issue!...
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