In January 2021, I had the pleasure of speaking with Raymond Neutra, the son of renowned mid century modern architect Richard Neutra. Click here to watch the video interview.
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In January 2021 we had the privilege to speak with renowned author and architectural historian Barbara Lamprecht. Barbara specializes in modern architecture history and historic preservation. Our conversation was focused on Mid Century Modern Architect Richard Neutra. Enjoy the conversation.
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Do you need an interior designer for your project? Are you unsure of how the design firm will work? Do you want more information on the process you can expect during the design? We’ve assembled this article with hopes to bring clarity to the process. We hope this will make the process feel less daunting and give you a road map for what to expect when working with our interior design team.
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Thinking about designing and building a custom home? To successfully complete your project, many different people will need to be involved and bring their individual expertise to the table. The quality of your project team will largely determine the outcome of your home.
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In January, we had the opportunity to speak with Derek Wavering from KFSE Engineers. The discussion touched on topics such as; what makes a successful custom home project, workflow/responsibilities within a project team, industry advancements, new building technologies, and much more.
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Working with a hybrid architectural & interior design firm has many advantages. When we created ROST, our vision was to create a firm that delivered one complete comprehensive building design with the interior and exterior tightly coordinated, thoughtfully designed and seamlessly unified into one aesthetic vision.
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Richard Neutra was a notable mid century modern architect know for designing homes such as the Kauffman Desert House, Llovel Health House, VDL house, and many others. His work is widely published and the photographs often define mid century modern architecture. Read the article to learn more about one of the most influential mid century modern architects.
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Should you build your home from metal studs? What are the positives and negatives of metal stud construction? Over the past few years, we’ve had more and more clients ask about building their custom home from metal studs. Read the article to hear our un-biased opinions on the positives and negatives of metal stud construction.
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Rost Architects spent the last year designing and engineering six prefabricated metal stud ADU prototypes for a developer in Northern California. This month we will be securing permits from the City of San Jose to erect the first unit.
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Rost Architects is on track to secure permits from the city of Newport Beach and begin construction on a luxury multifamily duplex in December of 2020 on the Balboa Peninsula. Check out the article about the project to learn more!
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In August 2020, Rost Architects started design for a new 4,200 SQFT single family custom home In Newport Beach California. This is an oceanfront home with spectacular views of the famous “Wedge” on the east end of the Balboa Peninsula. Check out our article to see the latest progress!
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Rost Architects started design on a ground up modern home in Laguna Beach California in August 2020. Check out our article to learn more about the home!
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In July 2020 Rost Architects started construction on a 2,400 square foot custom home in Newport Beach California. Check out our article to learn more about the home and see the recent construction photographs!
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In August of 2020, Rost Architects completed construction on a five bedroom, five and a half bath, 5,600 square foot custom contemporary home, one block away from the ocean .
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What makes this house so special and iconic? The significance of this home is the product of the site, the materials, the design, the location, the photographs and the zeitgeist of the time period that it was built. Click to read more about the Stahl House.
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Interested in building an ADU on your property but unsure of the process, feasibility, cost, and potential return on investment? With the proper planning, research, people and design plans, putting an ADU on your property can be a very lucrative investment strategy. Below are our top seven tips to determine if an ADU is a good investment for your property.
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With the new California 2020 ADU laws that loosen restrictions on ADU development, we will most likely see a rise in the number of homeowners and real estate developers building Accessory Structures on their properties. The primary intention of the new ADU regulations is to help solve California’s housing crisis, however we see another huge opportunity with the growth of this building type. We feel that with each new ADU constructed in California, we have an opportunity and responsibility to implement, refine and experiment with net zero energy building techniques.
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Next year will be big for ADUs in California. On January 1, 2020 a series of laws will go into effect that revise and relax the laws governing ADUs. The new laws are intended to help address the housing shortage in California and make ADU development easier. For developers, investors and homeowners these laws will open up a range of investment possibilities. and increase the potential to earn supplemental reoccurring income.
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Adding an accessory dwelling unit to your property has many benefits. Check out the article for our top five reasons you should consider building an ADU on your property.
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Interested in downsizing your home and simplifying your life? Villa G from Rost Architects is a 560 square foot 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom accessory dwelling unit that is perfect for those looking for a simpler life. To purchase the plans for this home visit www.rostarchitects.com
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