In Real Time: Architect John Hrivnak

For architect John Hrivnak’s special needs housing clients, he sketches out freehand pencil perspectives in 3D instead of the usual 2D. Whether for the aging-in-place individual or couple or for families with health or medical challenges, John involves them in the design process through this ability to sketch plans and perspective vignettes in real time, right at their kitchen table.

Interior Designer Tanya Shively Blends Green Living, Luxurious Lifestyle

Tanya Shively, ASID, LEED AP, is Arizona’s foremost authority on green design. She is the principal interior designer and founder of Sesshu Design in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Her mission – to create innovative, sustainable and timeless designs that improve people’s health and well-being.

“I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives by helping them to create a beautiful home that is healthy for them and healthy for the planet,” she says.

Architect Michael Roosevelt: ‘Experience life with all 5 Senses’

Michael Roosevelt offers a novel approach to architecture and human life. Specializing in residential architecture with a focus on biophilic design and sensory connectivity, he designs a tailored space for each client’s lifestyle.

Master Builders, Roots Inspire Architect Kurt Krueger

As an architect and builder, Kurt Krueger incorporates design and construction in his projects. He combines his technical and artistic skills to mindfully address construction issues. In doing so, Kurt is honoring ancient tradition from the Egypt and Greek civilizations, which were designed and built by “master builders.”

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.”

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.

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.

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.