Old World Craftsmanship
By Clifford M. Scholz
Let’s try and define “Old World Craftsmanship”. Obviously, it is a talent that has a very long history. It is international, and it has to do with quality. It is something that we hold dearly and, unfortunately, is getting harder and harder to find.
There is more to Old World Craftsmanship [...]
How Does Illumination Influence The Atmosphere And Energy Usage Within Your Home?
By Clifford M. Scholz
Lighting adds drama and dimension in any room of the home- inside and out. The play of light and shadow, both natural and artificial, is a part of the core curriculum in every architectural education. Light instinctively effects a person’s emotional [...]
Interiors
By Clifford Scholz
The majority of what architects talk about is the exterior package of a structure, when in reality the majority of the time we spend is actually in the interior of the structure. I believe if you were to compare the two amounts of time that the interior part would be considerably longer in [...]
What Is The True Value Of Exceptional Design?
By Clifford Scholz
In our quest to perfect the art and skill of exceptional architecture, we cannot help but contemplate its “true” value. Value as defined both in any quality piece of art and also value as in true capitalistic and financial terms. It is apparent that marginal architecture [...]
The Art Of Renovation
By Clifford M. Scholz
At CMSA our projects have always had about 30% of our workload in renovations. I love having the opportunity to bring back a neglected or worn out structure to it’s original pride and glory, or even beyond that. There is also the sustainable aspect of renovation that just seems [...]
Poignantly positioned on Bird Key this recently completed waterfront residence has evolved into livable art. Masterfully designed by renowned architect Cliff Scholz and constructed by the skilled team of Murray Homes this exceptional residence radiates utmost sophistication through pure design and unsurpassed quality construction.
The Architectural “Process” Continues…
By Clifford Scholz
Our next to last step is the duration of the construction of our design. A lot of work has gone into all the preplanning, detailing and “fussing about” on the building design. Now it is time for the rubber to meet the road and take this 2 dimensional design to [...]
667 Mourning Dove Drive Reduced To $6,990,000.
Originally priced at $7,450,000 667 Mourning Dove Drive on Bird Key in Sarasota, Florida is now available for $6,990,000.
The Architectural “Process” Continues
By Clifford M. Scholz
The design work is complete and the contractor has been selected…………..the next step is the production of the construction documents.
These are the drawings and the specifications that will enable a contractor to apply for a building permit and/or additional permits, accurately provide a complete bid for time and construction [...]
The Architectural “Process” Continues….
By Clifford M. Scholz
After understanding the client’s desires, goals and dreams, completing the preliminary design work and selecting a contractor to work with is the next step in “The Process”.
This is when the “rubber hits the road”, as the talking is over and the actual 3 dimensional concept is born. At this point I [...]
Saturday, August 14, 2010
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