We had the pleasure to work with a group that will be opening a rich multi-sensory interactive gaming experience at the Dallas Galleria. XD Ride Adventures plans to be open for the Christmas season. Located on the rink level of the mall, Thrasher Works designed the storefront and simple interiors while Triotech provides the cutting edge technology. So while you are out doing your last minute holiday shopping, stop in for an exhilarating change of pace.
Posted by Bart Thrasher Finding the perfect home is not always an easy task. Often time, circumstances such as inventory, location, price, or timing influence the buyer's choice to purchase a home that may only fulfill 8 out of 10 items on their wish list. They say you can't have it all, but let's not give up too soon! With my background in design and home renovation, I've been able to guide my clients through the home buying process armed with more tools in the toolbox.
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Posted by Bart Thrasher If you’re in the market to buy a house (or about to begin), you’re likely to be engaging in a crash course in home styles. Do you go Craftsman, which, according to Houseplans.com, continue to be among the most popular style of home sold in the third quarter of 2014? Or go Traditional, which is more popular in the Northeast, Midwest and Mountain region. Meanwhile, the Southwest seems to favor Ranch-styles. Why, though, are Craftsman homes so popular? “The Craftsman is all about a boxy nature and reviving beautiful decorative art. It’s well-designed, well-crafted,” Marika Snider, of Snider Architecture, and a member of the American Institute of Architects‘ Custom Residential Architects Network, told The Huffington Post. But let’s back up a second. What do all of these home style terms mean exactly? How do you tell a Modern home from a Southern home, for instance? Or a European from a Mediterranean? Luckily, Snider broke it all down for us so you’ll never have to wonder again. 1 Craftsman style
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Here's the current 'pie-in-the-sky-plan'. Split the container up with storage on the end and then convert the back half to a small backyard-bar lounge complete with bar stools, counter, and deck. Kind of fun to imagine all the parties and dinners we could host. We're going to need more friends, and most definitely a more determined approach to back yard maintenance!
Posted by Bart Thrasher Source: Jackie Craven for ThoughtCo.com The style of the American home has evolved over hundreds of years dating back to the Cape Cod and Colonial styles seen in the 1600's to the new traditional style of the present McMansion. These styles have been impacted through the years by geography, building practices and materials, regional environments, as well as personal and cultural influence.
Below are just a handful of styles often seen in our area of North Texas. What is your favorite?
Well, it's been quite some time since I've written on this blog--a year and a half. What have I been doing? I guess 2016 was a busy time and 2017 hasn't been much different. I've kept my head down and tried to stay active. Thrasher Works has been consulting with other architects while also cultivating new client relationships. There have been some exciting projects which I hope to share in the near future.
My obsession of the 'small house' continues. I can only hope it's becoming a bit more refined. Taking influence from the neighborhood we live--an historic area full of bungalows and prairie style homes--I'm trying to reimagine the small cottage home with a contemporary flare. And why do subtle when bold, clean lines can create a real dialogue? These images are one of a few concept sketches Bart and I developed for a client who needed a little 'eye candy' for a planning and zoning presentation.
The idea was to organize the core building utilizing classic facade rules while invoking the bungalow style. Intersecting the building is the modern touch. It intersects the interior circulation to both organize the space and bring in light. More development is needed, of course. Baby steps. Stay with me. Plans, elevations, sections, and materials to come. |
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