House on the lake
Lake house design for new family residence. Home to include an upper level dedicated to the children with two bedrooms, library, study area and jack and jill restroom. Library overlooks main level living area. Main area living is a two story space which includes kitchen, dining and living area with fire place. Patio space opens […]
Engage your architect NOW!
This may go down as my shortest blog post ever because really I have just one word to answer the question of when you need an architect: Now. But I suppose you may want more so I will unpack that. Architects are idea generators. We see the world as it could be. If you have […]
Volunteering to help our neighbor Bill
Bill has lived in his house since he was a young boy. He relayed memories of his father taking care of the home when he was young. He told me what the yard and house use to look like. To his memory the house has always been white other than the one year his father […]
Ten reasons I fly fish
I am going off subject with this post. No architecture, no business, although this list will reflect my passion for place. I went fly fishing awhile back with my father. When I was talking with my wife about going, her look of surprise was understandable and her question was valid: “But you don’t fish?” So […]
Retail Success: The Strip Center
This post is about the “strip/convenience center” (as classified by International Council of Shopping Centers; see full list at ICSC classifications). This is a row of stores or service outlets managed as a coherent retail entity, with on-site parking and no enclosed walkways linking stores. These centers are among the smallest of centers, whose tenants […]
(your name here) architecture firm
Are you ready to have your own architecture firm? Tired of running a great project and all you get is a pat on the back? Do you wonder where all those fees are going? They obviously aren’t going to you. Shouldn’t you be compensated for your hard work? Are you worried about going it alone? […]
History VS Progress: Can’t we all just get along?
Here in Wichita we have an opportunity to move forward and create something amazing. To some, the underside of a railroad bridge may not seem like a big deal. But when it’s a primary path between two areas that will continue to grow with increased interaction, it becomes critical. Thank you Wichita Downtown Development Corporation […]
Adaptive reuse trampoline park
If you drive by the intersection of 1st Street and New York in Wichita, you will see the reuse of a former warehouse space into a place where you can jump, party and play. Get Air is a growing chain of trampoline parks with locations across the country, and now, finally here in Wichita. The […]
Dream it, build it, live it
Deciding to take that next step and transitioning into a space of your own (whether you’re a first-timer or an old pro) is a big decision. The majority of my clients will only do one, maybe two building projects in their lives. If you are one of those — or know someone who is ready […]
Mixed-use “blocks” concept
3ten Studio “blocks” are a mid-range, infill, multifamily, mixed-use, building/complex. That is a mouthful, as it should be. This project packs a lot of punch into a compact space. At 1600sf per floor, our blocks offer more than just unparalleled efficiency. Examples includes a variety of outdoor spaces and not-your-average glazing. The building’s stairwell is […]