Residential Architect Magazine: Nebraska

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Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:10:44 EST

Omaha, Neb. / Randy Brown Architects

Elm, Hidden Creek, Neb.

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:28:08 EST

Randy Brown, FAIA, LEED AP, is opposed to the typical suburban production home, so he designed the Elm model of the Hidden Creek 12-unit project to fly in the face of convention.

houghton residence, omaha, neb.

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 04:11:39 EST

One programmatic move transformed the kitchen of a traditional builder house into an urbane space that works as well for intimate dinners as it does for large parties.

modular: crabapple, omaha, neb.

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 04:10:35 EST

The judges marveled at the craftsmanship of the Crabapple model at Hidden Creek, a community of 12 modern houses in Omaha, Neb. "It's interesting that we're talking about craft relating to production technologies," mused one.

laboratory, douglas county, neb.

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 04:11:11 EST

When Randy Brown, FAIA, bought a 10-acre property and old house in the farm country of Omaha, Neb., he intended it to be a laboratory for experiments in how to design something so connected to the land that it looks both natural and manmade, and in how to

pro forma: single-family

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 04:12:14 EST

Five firms foray into residential development in five different ways. They share the bumps and boons along the road.

mckinley bathroom, omaha, neb.

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 04:19:35 EST

When a Home Depot opened up in Omaha, Neb., it sparked a subversive idea in local architect Randy Brown's mind. "You can buy a bath there and basically plug it into your house," he says. "We decided to do the opposite."

p + d house, omaha, neb.

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 04:13:55 EST

The attention lavished on a fireplace and built-in television cabinet in this suburban remodel impressed the judges. Architect Randy Brown actually tore a hole into the side of the house to line the TV up flush with the wall.