Hiring a skilled designer or architect is crucial in key situations. Check out this newsletter to learn when professional design is an essential investment for success.
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Taking advantage of views and maximizing space in this 4 bedroom spec home!
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They're finally up! Photos of a project I designed a couple of years ago. An 11-unit mountainside development. It's a BEAUT!
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Pro photos of this stunner are finally here! An extensive remodel of this family's mountain home. We revamped the kitchen, dining, living room, bathrooms, flooring, and lighting.
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It's finally here! Check out this ground-up house I designed for/with my high school friend several years ago. A Spanish-style 4-bedroom that's super light and soothing.
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Are you a minimalist? Do you know what minimalism is?
To me minimalism is... Purposefully deciding what’s worth your time, money, and space. Designing efficiencies into these things and rejecting the crap that doesn’t serve you. The result is freedom to pursue whatever gives you joy.
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After two years of design & construction, the Sugarloaf remodel "after" photos have arrived! We turned this home away from home into a functional mountain retreat for THREE generations of family members.
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A tour of Meldrum Design HQ in Kingfield, Maine! Check out before & after photos and a video!
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I have clients who come to me VERY prepared and others who, well, not so much. If you approach your project with the right information, you can save time, money, and headaches. Here are a few ways to prepare…
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The transformation of a 200 year-old brick building into seven tiny, modern apartments.
My friend Ben bought a big brick building in very rough shape. He wanted me to be the architect on a massive renovation and I jumped at the opportunity. Despite its deteriorating condition, the bones of this place were spectacular, the potential was enormous. Huge windows. Fancy, hand carved exterior molding. It was built circa 1830 for a wealthy merchant family. 1830! After 2.5 years, I finally “after” photos. YIPPEE! Here’s the full story and LOTS of photos…
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Sometimes people are curious about what an architect actually does. The people who think they know are surprised when they hear the truth.
And, while this profession can come in MANY different forms, there are an increasing number of one-person architecture companies like Meldrum Design. So here’s a quick (and aesthetically pleasing) breakdown of what I (and many other architects) do all day. INCLUDING an exclusive and very real photo of me and Sunny in my office!…
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IPD is the simple, common sense way to build.
I’ve written a couple articles about project delivery methods. But there’s one method I haven’t written about yet, which is crazy because it’s my favorite. It’s called Integrated Project Delivery.
Most homeowners don’t even know IPD exists but it’s quickly gaining popularity with building industry pros.
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Why minimalism may be just what you're looking for.
When I talk to friends about the Minimalist lifestyle, they can be quick to judge. I’m sure they’re imagining a house with white walls and weird art, a life with no embellishment or pizzazz. Fortunately for me, that couldn’t be further from the truth. For all those curious people, here are my minimalist principles...
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