Architecture

Designing Homes With Soul

Veronica and Alan Avery on warmth, restraint, and creating “new old” homes that feel deeply lived in

by | 9 min read

We recently asked Veronica Avery, principal designer of Avery Building Company, to share her thoughts on the emotional side of homebuilding—the quiet details, layered materials, and thoughtful imperfections that give a space a true sense of soul. Alongside her husband, Alan, Veronica has built a reputation for creating homes that feel warm, grounded, and deeply … Read more

Where to find The Good Stuff in Austin Texas

A Conversation with Ryan Gugenheim, General Manager of Save the Good Stuff

by | 6 min read

In a city that’s changing as quickly as Austin, Save the Good Stuff stands as a love letter to craftsmanship, history, and thoughtful reuse. Located inside the former Baker School in Hyde Park, this architectural salvage shop is where vintage doors, lighting, millwork, and hardware are given a second life — and a new story. … Read more

A Thoughtful Balance: Harmony Grogan on Designing Soco Duo

A South Congress home that honors its past while making room for a more modern way of living

by | 8 min read

In a city that’s constantly rewriting itself, some projects choose a quieter path forward. Soco Duo sits along a familiar stretch of South Congress—a neighborhood where the past still lingers in rooflines and front porches, even as new construction steadily fills in the gaps. Rather than starting from scratch, this home leans into what was … Read more