Sight Seeing – An Architectural Travelogue by Historical Concepts

Mexico City, Mexico

November 18th 2022

Last month, one of Ali’s close friends in NYC hosted a group of loved ones in his hometown of Mexico City, Mexico. After a whirlwind tour, Ali notes what a privilege it was to explore with the guidance of a local alongside her close friends!

South Korea

October 17th 2022

Following graduation, Nayun returned to her birthplace of South Korea to spend time with her grandparents in their hometown. During her six-week stay, she explored the architecture, urban fabric, and natural landscapes of many cities and time periods.

Jekyll Island, GA

August 5th 2022

Traveling with family to Jekyll Island, off the coast of Brunswick, Georgia, Evan spent the Christmas holiday exploring a variety of late 19th and early 20th century vacation homes and other buildings from the island’s golden age as a winter retreat for the well-to-do.

Warwick, England

May 24th 2022

Returning to her birthplace of Warwick, England, after graduating from the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture, Hollie visited buildings once familiar with fresh eyes.

Lowell, Massachusetts

April 12th 2022

Revisiting family roots in Lowell, Massachusetts, Lora Shea delved into how the city established itself as the cradle of the American Industrial Revolution for its textile production and water-powered cotton mills.

Katonah, NY

February 18th 2022

Kellen Krause and his studio team visited Katonah, a hamlet in the township of Bedford, New York, to study the estate of Founding Father John Jay.

Nantucket Precedent Trip

January 18th 2022

Camden McClelland and his studio team visited Nantucket for a new client project. Immersing themselves in the area, they noticed how structures were built, the materials used such as cobblestone and brick, weathered cedar shingles, woodworking details of gates and railings–characteristics of the region that will inspire the future project’s design.

Easton, Maryland – Part 2

December 20th 2021

Allyson Vincent continues her precedent tour of Easton, Maryland, visiting the historic properties of Myrtle Grove and Harleigh Hall.

Easton, Maryland – Part 1

November 8th 2021

A precedent tour allows team members to better understand the character of the region where a new project will be designed. On a recent trip for a new client, Allyson Vincent and her team visited Easton, Maryland, a small town situated near Chesapeake Bay that dates back to the early 18th century.