Principal Thoughts: Don’t Worry, We Made This Up.
We Can Change It. Looking back at CW’s journey is something I do more and more often. It’s nice to be proud of the path charted and the challenges overcome. The work that matters, and the work I love, gets done through strong relationships and a willingness to solve problems together. The Fool’s Errand Ten […]
Integrating Smart Technology into Elegant Home Design
If you’re dreaming of a smart home built for effortless living, integrated technology can help you maintain a refined aesthetic. Explore how an architect-led approach keeps modern technology out of sight while enhancing comfort and convenience. What Is Smart Home Interior Design? Smart home interior design is a holistic approach to planning that creates a perfect blend […]
Eco-Chic: Designing a Sustainable Home Without Compromising Style
Sustainable architecture has evolved beyond solar panels and recycled materials. Today’s eco-friendly homes exemplify current sustainable home design trends, blending environmental responsibility with warm modern design. This approach defines what eco-friendly architecture is, designing spaces that feel as beautiful as they perform while prioritizing environmental impact. At CW Architects, we integrate energy-efficient systems and biophilic principles, such […]
Creating YOUR Custom Home: 3 Things that Make or BREAK your Custom Modern Home
In the past year, we’ve designed some pretty amazing homes and built relationships with our clients. What stood out was how different each client was, yet they all wanted the same things from their home design. Now, I don’t mean they all wanted three fireplaces or a waterfall. Not even a pool. What they shared […]
Building the Piano: How Collaborative Precision Saved a Nashville Luxury Home
In the world of custom home design, especially here in Nashville, the difference between good and exceptional often lies in the details. This story exemplifies why architectural oversight during construction isn’t just valuable—it’s essential for achieving the perfect warm modern design. The Initial Discovery She called me with the kind of hesitation I’ve come to […]
Warm Modern Design: Hearth Home and the Poetry of Architecture
We discussed the idea of “Warm Modern” architecture in our last blog post and how well-suited it is to Tennessee’s climate and national cultural trends. In this post, we’ll look more closely at modern design. We’ll discuss architecture’s underlying poetry and language and how a disciplined approach to design and intentional decision-making creates an architecture […]
What is Warm Modern Architecture?
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post exploring the nuances of modern architecture. The term “modern” is so broad and multifaceted that it can be unclear when used to describe a home design. It’s commonly associated with concepts like innovation, pushing boundaries, and embracing the cutting edge. Yet, paradoxically, it can quickly slip […]
Is Architecture Art?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhP7x2Z1zuc Is architecture engineering or art? The short answer is that architectural designs are considered both an art and a science. The practice is actually a marriage between the two. Architecture as art is expressed through the way buildings shape human experience, emotion, context, and meaning, while architecture as science is expressed through structure, codes, […]
What is Modern Architecture?
What is modern architecture anyway? The term “Modern” is a broad one. The term is often used to describe something progressive, against the grain, and cutting edge, yet, ironically, the term quickly falls into describing something trendy and part of the status quo. How many times have we all heard the term “modern farmhouse?” The […]
Naturally Artificial: Concepts of Treeline Home
Last month in our “Naturally Artificial Post” we discussed how context can inform an architectural response and tie the place to the functions of the program. This enhances the sense of place and creates strong exterior connections. We gave specific examples from the “Hub House” at Coffee Ridge. Let’s discuss another example only this time […]