Modern design can mean different things to different architects, but most agree that unexpected details will always make an impact on contemporary projects. Sometimes, it’s those details that can win awards. Angled walls and soffit can add this kind of distinction to your design, and Nichiha recently approved this application for its architectural wall panels. … Continued
There’s no doubt about it, people love wood exteriors. And it’s easy to see why. Wood cladding brings warmth, texture and a sense of tradition that other materials can’t match. But real wood cladding has its downsides — leading more commercial and residential decision makers to seek alternative products. Let us introduce you to one … Continued
Nichiha USA, Inc.’s new Novenary Panels will make their debut at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2019 (June 6-8). Visit our booth, #6935, for a firsthand look at our newest product. These 21mm panels feature a newer, stronger formula that allows for deeper grooves that cast the most dramatic shadow lines yet. These enhanced shadow … Continued
When building their forever home, homeowners want exterior options that support their unique vision while still coordinating with the surrounding environment and staying in touch with current trends. Of course, it goes without saying that the cladding should be high-performing — low maintenance with a long lifespan and highly durable — but also high-design to … Continued
Shifting Perspective: How Natural Beauty Inspired a Builder to Revitalize a Neglected Site and Build a Home that Married Structure and Natural Surroundings When builders Arash Askarian and his wife Sherry, of Noura Homes, first found the property on Leyland Street in West Vancouver where they would design and build an ultra-modern, chic abode, it … Continued
Q: Why did you decide to update your home with a modern design? A: Having grown up in the South I was exposed to traditional home styles. I was introduced to modern art through my husband who began collecting contemporary works in his early 20s. Together, we continued to be drawn to bold art which makes a … Continued
Q: What can you tell me about how your house looked originally? Was it always a contemporary design? A: Oh no, the original house was a ranch-style house. Q: Okay…so why contemporary? What was it you were looking for? A: I like simple, clean, lean lines. That’s what I wanted to do. There are a lot of contemporary houses … Continued
The Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) is a professional community through which residential design architects exchange and cultivate knowledge of custom residential design. Nichiha is a proud supporter of CRAN and we are pleased to share an interview with Matt Tindall, Tindall Architecture Workshop, Greenville, South Carolina. Matt is a residential architect and president of … Continued