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When we’re not designing or creating, we’re thinking. A lot. We love to think and Lisa loves to write. Here, she shares her latest musings with you.

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Aug 12, 2014

Sketch

In the early concept stages of a design, I find myself going through many sheets of butter paper or notebook pages as I sketch out ideas.

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Aug 4, 2014

A Winter Table

With a hint of spring on the wind, we felt we were well overdue for a winter gathering of food, friends, good wine and a roaring fire.

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Jul 21, 2014

Filter

I thought I would share with you a couple of quick sun study options for a renovation project in Herne Bay.

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Jul 5, 2014

City

As architects we often get to see the side of buildings that are not often featured on pinterest boards and magazines.

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May 22, 2014

Pears

I dont know about you, but I'm needing a tiny little bit of help to get through the end of the pear season.

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