Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links

Designing Homes, Not Houses. A house is just a structure—a collection of walls, a roof, and rooms. A home, however, is something entirely different. It’s a place that feels uniquely yours, somewhere you feel at ease and where your life unfolds. Designing a home means looking beyond bricks and mortar to create spaces that resonate […]

Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links

Architecture Shapes Lives. When a client first approaches me about their home, we often start with the practical details. They may need extra space for a growing family, a kitchen suited to hosting friends, or a dedicated home office instead of sharing workspace with the dining table. All valid and important—but as we talk further, […]

Best of Houzz 2025 Winner

Home & Design Journal: Best of Houzz 2025 – A Recognition of Thoughtful Design We’re delighted to share that CARL Architect has been awarded Best of Houzz 2025 for Design & Service. It’s an honour to be recognised, especially as this award reflects both the quality of our work and the experience we provide for […]

Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links

New Year, New Columns. It’s been a while since I wrote one of these. By October last year, I’d had enough. The columns had been flowing steadily, but as the year slowed, so did I. The slower things got, the harder it was to keep up the momentum. And, just like when you stop an […]