By the start of 2020, my practice had grown considerably in both Seattle and New York. I wanted to offer clients additional services e.g., landscape concepts, lighting design, and complete interior finish schedules, along with several services that relate to sustainability and green building. I also wanted to associate with a professional with whom I could collaborate.
When I left for New York last February, I didn’t have a clue that my life and the lives of everyone I know were going to be rocked by a global pandemic; that I was going be stranded in New Yok until July; and shock of a lifetime - the economic recession caused by the pandemic did not drag housing down with it. To the contrary, interest in building has mushroomed during this period of restricted logistics.
It was during this time that one of my Seattle clients introduced me to Tanya Nachia.
Read moreSince 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.
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