Brick abides! In fact, archaeological records trace fired or “baked” bricks of clay back to at least 2,600 BCE. Fired brick use continues to thrive today, of course, as it remains one of the most sustainable, fire- and insect-resistant, and strongest building materials available. Plus, as a homeowner or homeowner-to-be of a historic brick home [...]
Welcome to 2021! We made it through 2020! Shortly, we will offer you a peek into what we're working on now. In a previous post about our residential architecture projects we mentioned that the pandemic hadn't affected our operation as a virtual firm. But how we coordinate with contractors, consultants, and jurisdictions has changed somewhat. [...]
Hello, and welcome to our new series on Architectural Services. This series serves as a response to the numerous questions we get from new clients who have not experienced the architectural process of design and construction. So, if you have ever wondered what is zoning in architecture or what services an architect provides, look no farther. [...]
It has been an interesting start to the new year for our young company to say the least. As changes continue to emerge from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have found that the flexibility of being a virtual firm has proven itself invaluable. Even though ours has been deemed an essential industry, our work methodology [...]
Recently I returned to our first project, a duplex to single family conversion in Tower Grove South on Grace Avenue, and got to take my camera! Hopefully you’ll enjoy the photos as much as I did taking them. Curb Appeal Photo by Ryan Suess If you don’t recall, Grace Avenue is a collaboration [...]
REspace Design Current Events What an amazing journey that we could never have predicted. So much has happened over the last 2 years to get us to where we are today. We hope you have been following along as we build and grow Respace Design. Here is a small window into what's going on right [...]
Everyone loves their deck or patio here in the Midwest and with Deck Safety Month upon us, here are a few things to think about. Deck safety and good deck design go hand in hand. An architect, deck company, or custom deck builder can help you to design your deck to meet the adopted code [...]
Welcome to our second article in the pet-based business series, addressing the topic of design and architectural trends in pet-based businesses. Your remodel or new build of a pet-based business can match or even exceed the innovative qualities of newer structures designed for other uses, from residential and retail to office buildings, universities, museums, or [...]
You have the itch. You watched so many flipping (literally) shows on HGTV that you are ready to find the right rehab project. Whether its an addition on your home or an old home you are buying at an auction. There are many things you should look for before diving into the next dream rehab [...]
How to get an accurate proposal for your project. As a design professional I meet clients at varying stages of their journey. Some have already acquired their current project and need help revitalizing it while others are looking for just the right space. Regardless of where you are in the process there are many common, [...]
