Architect Mark Eric Benner Crisscrosses Technology, Sustainability

Architect Mark Benner tells the story of one of his firm’s first projects that started in the depths of the recession as the renovation of a home and detached garage. “It was a collection of sheds behind a house on a property where the owner had a lot of sweat equity. He hand-dug the house’s basement and the couple hoped to make their the whole place more energy efficient during phase two. But first, they wanted a garage in place of the sheds.” Yet Mark approached the project with as much care as he would any of his custom-designed residential projects.

Architect Marketing Institute Awards 2e Architects Honorable Mention

The Architect Marketing Institute presented this year’s Best Architecture Business Transformation Honorable Mention to Peter Twohy and his Baltimore area firm, 2e Architects, at a gathering of AMI’s Million Dollar Mastermind cadre. “Helping Peter and architects like him position themselves for growth in business, income and personal satisfaction is what we’re all about,” said Enoch Sears, AIA, managing director of the Architect Marketing Institute.

ORA studio’s Luxury Apartment Renovation in UN Plaza

Guisi Mastro of ORA studio applied her Italian sensibility to create a show-stopping space that harmonizes form and function. “A Zen space encourages and inspires us to detach our minds and selves from ‘doing’ constantly,” Mastro says. “It allows us to reconnect with our inner self and live in the moment with all our senses.”

Northern New Jersey Mid-Century Revival

This From the Studio article features a renovation project by Gary Rosard of Gary Rosard Architects.

Most contractors would have torn down the early 1960’s home on the spot. However, with our help, a Northern New Jersey couple was drawn to the potential and possibilities this mid-century split-level had to offer.

Tusick & Associates’ Historic Millvale Townhouse Renovation Reaches Milestone

Tusick & Associates have reached a milestone in the renovation of three Civil War-era townhouses in Millvale. The houses, which the firm owns, are framed, insulated and ready for the interior details. This is just one of the many projects moving forward with the revitalization of this and other areas of Pittsburgh.

Swallowtail Architecture Wins Conceptual Approval for Renovation of Historic Building

Swallowtail Architecture received design approval to renovate a historic 1800s Fort Moultrie building as part of the larger residential development on Sullivan’s Island. The Sullivan Island project, one of Swallowtail’s three current Lowcountry historic renovations, originally served as an Ordinance Shop within the fort.

Frederick + Frederick Architects Selected for House Elevation Project

A major renovation which includes raising the house above FEMA’s base flood elevation was recently started by Frederick + Frederick Architects on Fripp Island, SC.

LKB Architecture To Assist Seniors Aging In Place

Architect Lisa Bixler will be participating in “Caring Conversations,” a series of monthly education seminars for seniors and caregivers. Topics to be addressed include home safety, assessments and planning for modifications, and technological resources.

Studio21 Architects of Downers Grove Hosts 4th Annual Gingerbread House Event

Studio21 Architects of Downer’s Grove recently hosted their 4th Annual Gingerbread House Party.

Mark Eric Benner – Architects & Clients Support Disaster Relief

Custom designer of North Shore homes, with clients, to support disaster recovery during 2017.