Case Study: A Rocky Mountain Oasis

Building an attached glass enclosure without dividing outdoor entertainment areas. When the homeowners were planning to build their dream home on a mountainous, wooded-parcel outside of Colorado Springs, CO, they called on the architects at Design Renaissance to design a home that would take advantage of the gorgeous surroundings....

Case Study: Air & Space

Keeping Fresh Air Circulating All Year Long. When the Spiezle Architectural Group set out to revitalize an aging Senior Living Community, improving the overall quality of life of the residents was the overarching goal of this project....

Case Study: Modern Marvel

Consistency Without Sacrificing Quality. When Architect Zachary T. Clanahan designed this beautiful, three-story contemporary home in an exclusive Long Island, NY neighborhood, consistent sight lines and finishes, modern design and an abundance of daylighting were at the forefront of the...

Case Study: Open for Business

Making a Statement in a Historic Building. When the designers for a global co-working and flex space company set out to transform one floor of a historic building into a flexible office space with event and lounge areas, it became apparent that the plan called for an extraordinary solution to divide...

Base Wall Considerations

Base Wall Considerations Base walls, also known as knee walls or pony walls, can be integrated into a structure’s design to meet a desired appearance, but can also provide practical solutions to common problems. They are typically constructed of block or concrete and faced with brick or stone. In areas where grass needs to be [...]