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A few shaky phone construction shots of our Gaston Ct. / Shaffer’s Mill project that should be wrapping up soon. https://photos.app.goo.gl/gTD9zouEGCdsAhL48 #architecture #design #tahoearcitect #truckee #modernarchitecture

Upper Valley View Residence: (In the works) Perched on the east edge of Truckee over looking Martis Valley with a panoramic view of the Pacific Crest, all living areas and every bedroom soaks in the spectacular landscape.

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A lovely video about my favorite building and favorite architect of all time. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did. https://www.nowness.com/series/in-residence/ray-kappe

We have been contacted and requested to work on a sizable project in Trinidad. My initial reaction, after being flattered, was one of skepticism. However, as additional information starts to come in its looking more legitimate. What colleagues have had experience working out of the country? What pitfalls should I be aware of as I take this into consideration? Needless to say, I’ll believe it when I see it, but in the meantime I wanted to pick some of your brains as to what questions I should be asking? What do you consider a red flag? And open to any other suggestion.

A new executive order proposes to make the classical architectural style the preferred and default style for new Federal Buildings! Only one question...WHY? https://www.nytimes.com///federal-buildings-classical.html

Well, almost twenty years later we’re going to try and sneak another project into Caughlin Ranch (Eaglesnest), Reno, NV. Despite the prevalent large stucco, hipped tiled roof homes, we’re trying to infuse a level of integrity generated from the site and surrounding region. The intent of the home is not to be a façade stamped from a particular historic architectural style, but rather an amalgamation of local indigenous influences. The materials and forms are generated mostly from the historic agrarian and utilitarian structures of northern Nevada. The combination and juxtaposition of the simple yet understated forms and earth tone materials hopefully ties the project to the landscape. Wish us luck.

A dear close friend and coworker of mine while working with Kappe Architects forwarded we following letter sent out to SCI-Arc alumni. It starts to put Ray Kappe’s significance and influence into perspective, if possible: Farewell to Ray Kappe, SCI-Arc Founding Director and Architectural Giant Ray Kappe, FAIA | 1927 - 2019...Continue reading