Since the beginning, my mission has been that Warmmodern Living would offer the kind of client-centric service and the level of architectural design capability and creativity required to marry site and lifestyle for a joyful result.
The spirit of modernism is one of timeliness. Modernism is “of the time,” and our changing times have given rise to increased awareness and interest in sustainability, energy inexpedience, and – in 2020 — a significant change in the meaning of “home” for most of us.
Over the last several years, our practice has grown considerably as has my desire to expand our capabilities. I began my search or a colleague who could work with me to meet the evolving needs of our clients, and I am very pleased to inform you that Tanya Nachia has joined Warmmodern Living.
Read morePerhaps in the last several months, while sheltering in place, you’ve made mental notes about aspects of your present home that you would change in order to enhance your effectiveness in warding off infection.
The wonder of a new home is not only what the house looks like, but more so how well it works. In my work with clients, as we delve into those aspects of daily life would make life easier or more enjoyable, I urge clients to think about simple details; think evolution and not revolution. What positive attributes of your current home do we want to enhance, and what desirable attributes are missing?
Read moreSocial distancing. I don’t even know if the term existed before this year, but — for good reason — it’s foremost in our minds as a method of staying healthy and slowing the spread of a life-threatening virus that clearly is not going to just fade away.
I need to ask you to help me overcome these new and necessary lifestyle changes.
Read moreEvery week I receive several emails and calls from prospective clients with one bottom-line concern: “what does a Lindal cost?”
Lindal clients are intelligent folk. They understand that without discussing design, material specifications, or site preparation, I can only offer a general ballpark response. What they need to know is before they invest time and emotion planning their dream, is it a financial possibility?
And we think they are due an answer.
At Lindal, the five Ps — product, personalization, price, process, predictability — are the essentials of a building system that enables the creation of one-of-a-kind houses for varied climates, terrains, client preferences, and budgets. The possibilities are quite literally limitless.
Read moreThere have been periods when the most significant trends in home design have been copper-colored refrigerators and oversized acrylic whirlpool bathtubs. Those have generally been times of relative economic and political calm.
Today in the face of a worldwide pandemic, sheltering in place steadily growing concern over the natural environment are the basis for more meaningful trends in the homes we create for clients.
For most of us, home has recently become a 24/7 location for work and play, with omni-present family. Days- and nights- notably offer fewer opportunities for private moments and places to enjoy them. And the increasing frequency of on-site wetlands and unstable steep slopes have further confined our activities.
Read about emerging home design trends you may want to consider when planning your next home…
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