Tracy A. Stone Architect

Details with @caitlinatkinson_photography This little model has been living in its finished home and we can’t wait to share the final photos! . . . #architect #architecture #3dprinting #3dmodel #3dprint #archmodel #architecturemodel #moderndesign #minimaldesign

The sun is shining on our #HollywoodHillsResidence project. . . #architect #architecture #framing #postandbeam #midcenturymodern #midcentury #renovation #remodel #losangelesarchitecture

This is a lovely article about one of John Lautner's marvelous, mid-century houses in Los Angeles: the Tyler House. I was lucky enough to be part of the restoration team almost 30 years ago. It is still looking great, thanks to the loving care of owner, Peter Tangen, and....it is on the market! Act quickly if you want to own this architectural gem. (For more photos: @johnlautnertylerhouse) https://www.dwell.com//tyler-house-john-lautner-los-angele

The building sector is a major polluter. In 2018, if we include energy consumption and emissions from the manufacturing of building construction materials, our industry accounted for the largest share of energy and emissions globally. How can we limit the use of carbon-intensive building materials? What can we do as designers? (Hint: We mention alternatives like hempcrete @hempitecture) Click the link in our bio for our latest blog post as we continue to look at various ways to improve our industry’s impact on the environment. . . . #architect #sustainability #co2emissions #buildingmaterials #bigoil #hempcrete #masstimber #greenbuilding

Our multi-faceted team member, Abbi Naylor, is not only a skilled designer, but a talented artist as well. Check out her spotlight here:

An interior look at the Harwood Pool House. Our client ended up choosing this scheme for the corner window condition that opens the space up to the outside, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. . . . #architect #architecture #moderndesign #residentialdesign #losangelesarchitecture #cornerwindow #interiors #warminterior #japaneseinterior #woodceiling #archdaily #archilover #tinyhome #garageconversion

Wishing you a happy holiday from our bubble to yours! Our office will be closed from 12/25-1/1 see you next year! . . . #3dprint #3dprinting #architect #architecture #covidbubble

Here’s a closer look at our 3D print of our Covina Hillside Residence project. As mentioned before, this is our largest print to date. It was printed in 2 pieces with the roof being printed separately as a third piece. (Then with the tiniest magnets the internet could offer, we were able to allow the roof to be removable) . . Printer: Prusa MK3S Filament: @prusament ... . #3dprinter #prusa #3dprint #architect #architecture #architecture_best #archimodel #archilovers #design #modernhome #archmodel #architects_review #architecture_view #prusament #prusai3mk3 See more

Sneak peak of our Covina Hillside Residence. We get to see this beauty in person today and wanted to share a before photo. The dining room and kitchen were swapped so the dining area could open up to the yard, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining experience. Situated on a steep hillside, the new kitchen now overlooks the beautiful views. #architect #remodel #beforeandafter #moderndesign

I am very excited to hear that one of my early architectural heroes: Edward Mazria, was just awarded the AIA Gold Medal! As a young architecture student in the early '80s (I know, I am dating myself), I was very impacted by the energy crisis of the 1970s and gravitated to all the classes on "energy-efficient" design offered by the school. Edward Mazria's book was our bible, and one of my cherished possessions to this day. Bravo to the AIA for recognizing the importance of this work. https://www.aia.org/showcases/6346387-edward-mazria-faia/

We had no idea that you could buy stamps online, nor that the post office relies entirely on income from stamp sales! Just bought a whole slew of new stamps for the office (including the newly released Ruth Asawa stamps). For more on how to support the post office: https://hyperallergic.com/582673/defend-usps/

Flash back Friday to this corner window moment, which would be such a nice addition to a work from home set upthink that corner office you’ve always deserved #architect #architecture #workfromhome

Today is the first day of the free photography workshop presented by Frogtown Art Walk! There is still time to sign up and catch one of the workshops of this 6 part series

This is a great article about an extraordinary house in the veldt in South Africa that not only blends with the environment around it, but amplifies and supports that environment. Well done Frankie Pappas. https://www.dwell.com//house-of-the-tall-chimneys-frankie-

Frogtown Art Walk is hosting a free online poetry workshop! Hosted by journalist Rex Weiner with special guest Harry Gamboa Jr., these two will be talking poetry basics and writing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rex is an editor, investigative journalist, and Board of Trustee member of the Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center. He is also the co-founder of the Todos Santos Writers Workshop. Harry is a Chicano essayist, photographer, director, and performance artist. He is the ...founder of Virtual Vérité and co-founder of Asco, an East LA based art collective and performance group. His latest book is called Flower of the Dead, poems written in the era of masks and social distancing - a post-modern offering to the recent past. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity. For more information and to register, check out this link: https://www.evartscollective.com//poetry-workshop-with-gue

From an article by Princeton Dean Monica Ponce de Leon...pondering why architecture remains primarily a white male dominated profession, and how licensure affects access: "How will public health really be endangered by making licensing in architecture equivalent to licensure in Law? Architecture is one of the few professions that requires both examination and experience. Think about this, in order to be a licensed architect: You need to graduate from an NAAB accredited inst...itution. The process of NAAB accreditation is rigorous and thorough, and a whole industry revolves around it. You then need to have practical training working for a licensed architect. If everything goes well, that takes about three years. You also need to pass the six divisions of the ARE exam. You need to meet the additional requirements of your jurisdiction; and then, you can earn an NCARB certificate so that you can practice across borders." https://archinect.com//m-nica-ponce-de-le-n-on-the-future- See more

Came across an article in Design Cost Data Magazine this morning about a new contract LA County has entered into for 3D printed houses to answer the affordable housing crisis. The technology is mesmerizing and inspiring. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch

Our Tujunga 8 project is officially built! This lot offers 8 single family homes with a subtle color palette and warm textures to emphasize the home’s main aspects - indoor outdoor living, privacy, and views. @ Laurelwood

This is a really fascinating development idea - let neighbors and tenants share in the profits generated by new development. It sounds like it could help to mitigate some of the pain of neighborhood changes? https://la.curbed.com//2/nico-investment-company-echo-park

We caught up with MacKenzie to see how she's handling her work from home set up. Read more here about her "New coworkers," her quilting projects, and how this has affected her ideas about home office design: http://www.tracystonearchitect.com/2020/05/15/wfh-check-in/

Looking through our archives and finding some of Tracy A. Stone AIA's film pictures is one of my favorite things. This is a picture of a model for one of our animal shelter projects that started over 10 years ago, but we're just starting building commissioning for phase II this week! #architecture #architect #scalemodel

Update on the custom fascia from our La Canada project!

Fascinating article about Cuba's urban agricultural efforts after losing Soviet support in the 1990's....they have truly blossomed. https://www.architectural-review.com//cuba/8660204.article