All Aboard: Timber-frame house will resemble a vintage train depot
Timber-frame construction — a method of building that utilizes large posts and beams — has a long history dating to ancient Egypt. Some of…
The Cinematic Approach
“A good house always starts with a good client,” says architect Ross Smith, referring to his firm’s recent design/build project, slated for Hamburg Mountain…
Between a Rock and a Flat Place
Level site with generous natural features supports contemporary residence Scott Huebner is well known as one of the area’s leading designers of contemporary residential…
Burning Man
Emerging glass artist opens up his own hot shop in West Asheville “It was the fire and loud music.” That’s what Asher Holman says…
“Trees Are Not Lawn Furniture”
Homeowners empowered with arboreal knowledge can help restore leaf canopy “There are more trees in Henderson County today than in 1928,” says Steve Pettis….
Big Moves in the Meadow
Asheville architect stretches the possibilities on an unusually open site Asked which architects have influenced his designs over the years, Robert Griffin quickly rattles…
Unbreakable Tradition
Ukrainian artist teaches an abundance of spring Pysanky workshops The apparent fragility of Ukrainian Pysanky eggs belies their long history of survival. While their origin…
Vision of the Future
Homeowners assembled a dream team long before starting their build Jeff Rapps was working in his home office in New Jersey when he heard…
Vision of the Future
Homeowners assembled a dream team long before starting their build Jeff Rapps was working in his home office in New Jersey when he heard…
Forging a Custom Identity
New design studio illuminates a different side of Lexington Glassworks A few years ago, Lexington Glassworks, the festive public studio where drop-in visitors can…