Architecture
On the Rocks, Please
On the Rocks, Please With winter in the rear view mirror, thoughts come to mind of sun and the beach with a margarita in hand. For a Dallas-based client, who had exactly that in mind, RDDA recently completed a commission for a breath-taking vacation...
Architecture
Limestone for the Ages
Limestone for the Ages It is a well-known fact that wine and some cheeses get better with age. Well, here is a house that RDDA designed ten years ago that will undoubtedly get even better with age--and not just because of...
Architecture
Santa Barbara Spanish Mediterranean Style Melds with Modern Interiors
Santa Barbara Spanish Mediterranean Style Melds with Modern Interiors Red-tile roofs, white stucco walls, and wood-beam ceilings are synonymous with Santa Barbara’s Spanish-Mediterranean architecture, a style required by the zoning ordinance of the tony California seaside resort town, setting the tone...
Architecture
Traditional Meets Modern-The Best of Both Worlds
Traditional Meets Modern--The Best of Both Worlds The adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” is certainly true for architecture today. These days, the traditionally-styled exterior of a house doesn’t necessarily mean the interior is a traditional, center-hall floor...