Architecture

Architecture
Mar 2014
Delicate Renderings
Swannanoa painter Sally Sweetland brings an architect's eye to painting

Oct 2013
Mars Hill
History lessons and a British pub await in this little college town

Oct 2013
Screen Legends
A Waynesville couple gives the Strand Theatre a second act

Apr 2013
Backyard Farmer
Natalie Pollard brings urban homesteading tools and know-how to the masses

Mar 2013
Scottish Lineage
Julian Morton's community, Invershiel, recreated a bit of his homeland in the High Country

Oct 2012
Depth Perception
The many dimensions of Kenn Kotara reveal order amid chaos
Aug 2012
Historic Link
Catawba County's Bunker Hill Covered Bridge marks a rare preserved path through time

Aug 2012
Luxe Redux
Repurposed furnishings and objets d'art find inspired salvation inside the home of a savvy interior design couple

Jun 2012
A Lofty Feat
The deft engineering of Guilford Nanney created Chimney Rock's first trail system

Feb 2012
Built to Last
The legacy of master mason James Vester Miller lives on in Asheville's historic edifices

Feb 2012
Higher Ground

Feb 2012
A Lush Life
Truly magnificent gardens need time and attention to flourish - coaxed and nurtured by guiding hands and verdant vision. Peter and Jasmin Gentling spent the last 40 years creating just such a landscape on Sunset Mountain. Welcome to Blue Briar Garden.

Jul 2011
Seeing Double
North Carolina's state theater opens new digs on Main Street in Hendersonville
Apr 2011
Home Tweet Home
With birds in mind, one woodcrafter captures history in miniature
Apr 2011
Peace & Calm
An expert in the art of Japanese gardening works to sow
Feb 2011
Halls of History
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
Feb 2011
A Poplar Idea
With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a lasting connect between home and nature
Feb 2011
Lofty Ambition
Benjamin Belton takes his design talents up one flight, creating chic apartments in downtown Morganton
Jan 2011
Hometown Spirit

Oct 2010
Model of Fashion
Suzanne Q Evon’s evolution from glamour girl to luxe jeweler
Sep 2010
Style With Substance
Meet six people who translate panache into acts of community and enduring pillars of design
Sep 2010
Southern Revival
The capital of the Southeast is bigger, bolder, and better than ever
Sep 2010
Modern Love
Troy Winterrowd champions mid-century and contemporary architecture
Jun 2010
Making Tracks
Three recording studios keep Asheville’s music scene finely tuned
May 2010
Life More Beautiful
Visit the handmade expo and go crafty with your home design

Apr 2010
Take the Scenic Route
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
Feb 2010
Restorative Powers
An architect/builder couple bring their 1960s contemporary home into the new millennium
Sep 2009
Modern Marvel
A pair of architects with a flair for modern design bring to fruition the vision of a steely tree house

Jul 2009
Rooftop Revolution
A couple of plant experts prove the grass is always greener on the upper side
Jul 2009
Asheville
Exploring Asheville’s timeless and tireless streets, shops, and bistros
Jul 2009
Savannah
Finding high design and old-fashioned charm in Savannah, our sister city to the south
May 2009
Get Out of Town
Ten near by cities worth a trip this summer
May 2009
Inn Style
The architecture and allure of historic Blue Ridge mountain inns
Apr 2009
Architectural Wonder
A guardian of historic design with an eye toward growth, Robert Griffin shares his defining influences
Apr 2009
Artistic Expansion
The Bascom’s new art center is set to bring out Highland’s creative side
Mar 2009
Artist in Residence
Douglas Ellington and the rise of Art Deco in Asheville
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