• Hurricane Hardening Tips for Houston
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    Hurricane Hardening Tips for Houston

    November 3, 2023 - By 

      Whether you live in a wildfire hazard severity zone (FHSZ), a FEMA flood zone, or a hurricane evacuation zone, home hardening can help protect your property from significant damage during natural disasters. According to environmental lawyer and director of Rice University’s SSPEED Center Jim Blackburn in an article for Houston Public Media, “20% [to] 25% of the city of Houston is in an evacuation zone.” As such, this post will focus on home hardening tips for hurricane season in Houston – where our flagship studio is located and many of our clients live. From reinforcing windows and doors to…

  • Bauhaus Expressionism in Houston: River Oaks Modern Reveal
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    Bauhaus Expressionism in Houston: River Oaks Modern Reveal

    September 16, 2023 - By 

    A few years ago, our team embarked on a renovation of and addition to the stunning 1974 Bauhuas Expressionist home revealed in this post. We sought to preserve this one-of-a-kind home designed by celebrated architect Charles Tapley while honoring our client’s aesthetic and lifestyle. We drew inspiration from Tapley’s oeuvre, the natural world he adored, mid-century materials, and our client’s art collection. The result is a warm, open space that serves as a colorful yet calming respite for whirlwind businesswoman Jacky Fischer. Diane Cowen recently profiled our River Oaks Modern project and our client Jacky in an article for The…