As we prepare to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day (April 22, 2020) while sheltering in place from COVID-19 (coronavirus), Jones Pierce Studios Project Delivery Director Frank Wickstead has designed and is in the process of building a sustainable home for his family, believing every day should be Earth Day. Wickstead’s sustainable home, designed…
Jones Pierce Studios of Atlanta is thrilled to announce it was recently recognized with a “Best of Houzz” award for Design on Houzz®, the foremost platform for home renovation and design. The custom design and construction management company was selected by the millions of homeowners that encompass the Houzz community from amongst more than 2.5…
It occurs to me that we are all sharing a common experience, “we” being a worldwide experience. The surroundings may be different but we are all at home more than usual and the family is together more than usual. As I experience this personally, it has me thinking about what homes will become as working…
Truck & Tap, one of our most recent projects, is an unique restaurant concept offering wide selection of draft beers and street food served out of a “permanent” mobile kitchen with rotating food trucks in Duluth, GA. Outdoor Dining The guests’ experience begins when they approach the restaurant through a spacious outdoor patio area. The…
Many people believe that the bulk of an architect’s job involves detailed drawings and communication with internal teams of consulting engineers. However, some of our most important work, as an architect, is to advocate on our client’s behalf. Very many of the local neighborhoods inside greater Atlanta have established procedures to incorporate local citizens into…
We are excited to share an update regarding our ongoing adaptive reuse design project: Empire Hotel in Salisbury, North Carolina. Historical Empire Hotel This outstanding building is located in vibrant downtown Salisbury. It served as a hub of the city for many decades and, therefore, was recognized as a prominent landmark. The hotel’s primary facade…
As the City of Atlanta has grown and matured, its zoning ordinances have become more complicated. Throughout my career, I’ve seen first-hand how these ordinances have shifted projects, especially when the owner does not know what can be done with the lot. Surprisingly, these ordinances are often unknown. The simple act of expanding a house…
Atlanta’s re-surging in-town development has led to higher property values and inflated construction costs. Coupled together, these two factors cause concern for affordable housing. In-town growth can also encourage the bulldozing of existing small homes, only to be replaced by larger, higher priced homes. However, when there are less properties available, developers resort to denser…
When most people think about rebranding, they think about product marketing. They certainly do not think about architecture. But why not? Rebranding is more than just corporate colors. It is: The perception of the firm or company; aka its personality. What experience do you want your customers to have when they walk in? How do…
The Olansky Residence is a retirement, mountain home. It is specifically designed on a single level for aging in place. This couple bought their property adjacent to a farm so they could enjoy the views of surrounding mountains. The orientation of the house captures these views of the mountains, while also taking advantage of the…