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Editorial Comment on Residential Architecture and being an Architect by M. René Clawson
511 Valley Street Maplewood NJ 973 313 2724
2017-10-26 19:20
Update: 1. Weather has been terriffic2. Second Payment made to contractor3. Third Floor as you learned has become a little more part of Phase I..New Family Room --The Former Porch4. Fra… Read More
2017-10-04 22:14
“No news is good news,” the saying goes.Construction continues with not a whole lot to report. “Very fast” is still the schedule. When I last wrote, we were tas… Read More
2017-09-18 21:52
* Schedule * Budget * Design * ...pick two the industry has taught us....Yet as two architects, specialized in high end residential renovations and additions, wit… Read More
2017-09-15 21:36
Clawson Architects awarded Gold medal for design excellence by peers at 22nd annual architectural awards September 15, 2017Michael Graves School of Public Architecture, Kean… Read More
2017-09-04 23:40
The back porch came off. You can see it is gone, and the sun shines directly into the living room now with no porch roof to shield the direct southern light. That, however, has n… Read More
2017-08-28 00:44
Time to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth...While Marvin and I have been creating drawings for renovations to private homes and visiting the sites under construction… Read More
2017-06-21 18:25
The Clawson Difference - Business and Sales Coaches often ask:" What is the Value Proposition?..."What is it that you bring to the table?" and "What is it that you do that&nb&hell…Read More
2017-06-01 21:56
Today was a great day and not just because it is June 1st, 2016, 80 degrees and sunny outside here in the Northeast, but because we are reminded again that good design makes all the differen… Read More
2014-11-13 22:49
Changing Seasons…Homecoming, Fall Harvest, Family Gatherings and Fire Prevention Month…What does this mean for the Architect and Interior Designer in me and to you the Home Own… Read More
2014-08-14 20:11
Formulas for good design. What are the dimensions for…? How much room do I need for…? Kitchen Counters Are 36” high.Counter depth is 24” + 1” overhang for a t… Read More
2014-08-14 20:01
What color is that? This is the question I get asked most often.. "what color is that? Mostly it is in reference to a project published on the Internet?This apparently is not an… Read More
2014-08-14 19:56
Architects are typically working themselves out of a job. Repeat clients exist, however; our typical clients are building their dream house/addition and there is only one dream that ca… Read More
2014-08-14 19:53
Press release For imme… Read More
2014-08-14 19:52
I recently entered into a casual discussion with an acquaintance who happens to be an editor from the New York Times...she confessed, "I don't know if I ever told you but I always… Read More
2014-07-17 18:43
This Blog is dedicated to my Mother, Mary Steinkamp. She has taught me just about everything I know about window treatments and assisted me with all of mine. Curtains and other window treatm… Read More
2014-07-17 18:42
When clients inquire about building a deck...I must admit I am partial to porches with screened porches topping my list. Why? Let me count the wa… Read More
2014-07-17 18:40
....It has been a big SCHOOL week for the Clawson Clan. We took our oldest daughter off to college for her freshman year, saw our son walk out the door to start his freshman year… Read More
2014-07-17 18:37
Today was a great day and not just because it is October 10, 2011, 85 degrees and sunny outside here in the Northeast, but because we received a note from a new clients. They write:“WE… Read More
2014-07-17 18:33
"Pre-nuptials"-- Your Contract with the Contractor Content OptionsWhen it comes to Renovations, Alterations, Additions or Building a New House, the best endings are “…And T… Read More
2014-07-17 18:31
Content OptionsI guess you could say “I grew up in the Business.” My great grandfather was a developer in Pittsburgh after World War II. My paternal grandfather was a union ca… Read More
2012-01-05 21:03
Below I have illustrated plans, section and elevations of a custom vanity pictured on the left. PlansThe plan is a bird’s eye view looking down from three feet above the floor. I equat… Read More
2011-05-31 16:36
Hiring an architect to design a space and pull quality elements together into a cohesive look should not be seen as extravagant. Good Design is always in fashion.... and choosing… Read More
2011-04-12 18:50
"National Architecture Week, April 10-16, is a time to showcase the positive role architects play in our communities and highlight the power of design." — AIA The American Institute of… Read More
2011-04-05 15:21
A successful, efficient project considers the client's needs, their well being, and their budget. The Client, The Architect, and the Contractor have very specific and necessary roles.The Cli… Read More
2011-03-31 13:45
"Joe" here will be the Superintendent on your job. He will be here every day at 8am. Here is my phone number and his phone number should you have any questions or conc… Read More
2011-03-15 19:07
I am very excited to be writing a new colunm for a hyperlocal daily online news source in our area called The Alternative Press. My Column while appearing at this time as a Guest Column &hell…Read More
2011-02-22 22:50
"Clawson Architects, how may we help you?""Yes, I live here in town and I need to blow out some walls add on to my house. I had a guy that does work for me look at this and he says we… Read More
2011-02-15 21:51
So, yesterday we had a taste of Spring here in the Northeast...and today, it is not as cold as they forecasted. This is allowing for a slow melt... a good thing. The ground and drainage sys… Read More
2011-01-25 17:11
One only has to walk through the streets of New York City to see the homeless trying to stay warm. Sometimes its a small structure made from boxes or found objects. On Fifth Avenue you can s… Read More
2010-11-05 01:12
KITCHEN ONE ...................KITCHEN TWO...................KITCHEN THREEThree Maplewood Kitchens...Three Makeovers....No Additions....ALL BEAUTIFUL NOW!KITCHEN NUMBER ONEKITCHEN NUMBER TWO… Read More
2010-11-05 01:10
This past week Marvin Clawson, my husband/business partner and I, attended the Traditional Building Show in Chicago. The Show is an opportunity to attend classes, workshops and tours as well… Read More
2010-11-05 00:59
If you are thinking of renovating, altering or adding on to an existing home, I say you can't afford not to use an Architect. Not just because I am one, but because our firm gets called in a… Read More
2010-07-02 18:21
Be it a summer job, an internship, a gap year postion or your first post college job, I have written a few tips for landing that job.http://maplewood.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/28/college-cor… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Content Options I guess you could say “I grew up in the Business.” My great grandfather was a developer in Pittsburgh after World War II. My paternal grandfather was a union c… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"Pre-nuptials"-- Your Contract with the Contractor Content Options When it comes to Renovations, Alterations, Additions or Building a New House, the best endings are “…And… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I recently entered into a casual discussion with an acquaintance who happens to be an editor from the New York Times...she confessed, "I don't know if I ever told you but I always… Read More
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