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How to Calculate an Architect’s Fees
If you’re interested in hiring an architect to create your dream home, you’re probably curious about how to calculate an architect’s fees. Typically, an architect’s…
By Aamodt / PlumbWhat Are Architectural Services?
Before you hire an architect, you should have a strong understanding of what architectural services are. Architects’ Basic Services are defined by the AIA and…
By Aamodt / PlumbThe Pinwheel House by Peter Blake
All the buildings I would do were an interpretation of (the Hamptons) landscape. – Peter Blake The Pinwheel House by Peter Blake is a mid-century modern…
By Aamodt / PlumbThe Fredericks-White House by Glenn Murcutt
Life is not about maximizing everything, it’s about giving something back – like light, space, form, serenity, joy. You have to give something back. The…
By Aamodt / PlumbHow To Prepare for Your Design Project
Before you hire an architect, you should know how to prepare for your design project. Be sure to visit the websites of your candidates. Look…
By Aamodt / PlumbWhat Does an Architect Do?
The word architect derives from the Greek arkitekton, which means chief builder. If you are thinking of hiring an architect, you may have wondered, “What…
By Aamodt / PlumbHow to Hire an Architect
We prepared the guide, How to Hire an Architect, after seeing many people grapple with the design and construction process. People often wonder how do…
By Aamodt / Plumb7 Best Modern Homes Of All Time, An Architect’s Reference Guide
We’ve assembled a list of the best modern homes of all time from around the world. The list includes many classic modern houses from the…
By Mette AamodtCelebrating 10 Years at Aamodt / Plumb
Aamodt / Plumb Architects was founded in May 2007 by Mette Aamodt and Andrew Plumb. And this month we celebrate our 10 year anniversary. They…
By Aamodt / PlumbTexas Houses Win Architizer A+ Awards
Two Texas houses win simultaneous Architizer A+ Awards. Marc Kushner, CEO of Architizer writes, “This is an unparalleled honor. Entries were received from over 100 countries,…
By Aamodt / PlumbWarming Hut Shortlisted For WAN Awards
Our Smokehouse was shortlisted in the WAN Small Space Awards. Check out the other finalists; we just love the juror’s comments. I can imagine there’s…
By Aamodt / PlumbWabi Sabi – Japanese Beauty and Imperfection
At age 23 I spent a year in Japan studying, traveling and collecting tea cups. It was there that I learned about wabi sabi. After…
By Mette Aamodt