The 2012 AIA Gold Medalist has never compromised on his design philosophy—even when his clients have no idea what he's talking about.
This vertical-minded Milwaukee getaway challenges the notions of what a cabin is.
Radically simplified forms and a tightly focused program yield a pure architectural experience.
An open design allows this master bath to transcend its landlocked location.
A handsome, horizontal kitchen improves this Milwaukee loft apartment's views both inside and out.
This home acheives LEED certification on a limited budget.
Sometimes the question of whether to remodel or rebuild isn't an easy one, but it's one architects frequently address.
A Milwaukee architecture firm tranforms a dated and dysfunctional production house into an AIA award-winning home
ra50 architects tell us what they like best?and least?about practicing in their chosen field.
"Pedestrian suburban house turns into a little jewel.” That's the way our judges summed up this raised ranch makeover, and we could not have written a better headline.
The Case Study Houses of the mid-20th century continue to serve as architectural touchstones, even in settings utterly unlike their original sun-drenched sites. In Milwaukee, they've helped inspire a series of moderately priced infill houses designed by B
Every once in a while, an architectural perfect storm occurs.
It's not easy to design a handsome building, no matter what its type. You have to get so many elements just right if you want it to rise above the mediocre or mundane. You have to nail the usual to-do list of massing, scale, proportion, and detail. But gr
Our judges called this project a “beacon for the neighbors.”
Having lived through Hurricane Hugo, this Charleston, S.C., homeowner wanted to make sure his new house could survive anything future hurricanes could throw at it.
The glass volume in this Washington, D.C., row house immediately calls to mind the famous quip that God is in the details.
It's an undeniable fact that home building consumes resources and disturbs nature. The goal of a responsible architect, then, is to design a house that blunts the blow to its delicate surroundings.
Johnsen Schmaling Architects: CYRO Industries' Acrylite sheets.
Johnsen Schmaling Architects: PPG Industries' Starphire ultra clear glass
Johnsen Schmaling Architects: Lumière's Westwood 913 light