http://www.vstudio3.comCopyright Vernacular StudioWe are pleased to announce that we have been selected as one of eleven new firms from across the nation to join Hometta. Hometta describes itself as "the sweet spot between custom, architect-designed houses and mass-market builder housing". Based in Houston, Texas, Hometta is a collaborative of designers, architects, builders, writers and editors who have banded together to rethink and improve the way residential architecture is designed today. We are extremely excited to be part of this tremendous network.Read all about Hometta's new member firms here.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:39:55 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/homettahttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/homettaPlease join us at Solas Raleigh for the 2009 Dream Catchers next Thursday, December 10th at 9pm. The event will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina. Tickets are only $50 per person and include dinner, beverages, dessert, live music and a live magician, as well as participation in a silent auction. We will have Architectural Services up for bid, so please join us for this worthy cause!Tickets may be purchased online at www.DreamCatchers2009.weebly.com/Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:25:18 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/dream-catchers-2009http://www.vstudio3.com/news/dream-catchers-2009November 21, 2009Over 100 friends, family and clients (not counting kids!) gathered at our office over the weekend for the 65th-annual Raleigh Christmas Parade. Raleigh's annual holiday parade is the largest between DC and Atlanta (kudos to our friend Gene for  the stat!) and this year nearly 60,000 people turned out for the floats, marching bands and a Santa Claus finale. Our corner location provides an ideal location to view the parade in comfort on what usually turns out to be a chilly winter day...though we were fortunate to have beautiful weather this year!Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:37:30 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/2009-christmas-paradehttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/2009-christmas-paradeJuly 15, 2009We are pleased to announce that 101 Lounge + Café has been awarded a Merit Award for the 2009 NC AIA Design Awards.Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:04:06 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/2009-nc-aiahttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/2009-nc-aiaJuly 25, 2009The Edenton Street Residence  was featured as the News and Observer's Home of the Month for July 2009. Author Sarah Corbitt described the home as "luxurious, detailed and thoroughly modern".Read the full article here.Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:20:27 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/2009-home-of-the-monthhttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/2009-home-of-the-monthFebruary 28, 2008The Barker Residence was featured as the News and Observer's Home of the Month for February. Read Michael Wagner's full article here.Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:55:39 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/2008-home-of-the-monthhttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/2008-home-of-the-monthDurham, NC6100 SFRecently completed in Durham's Historic Golden Belt. Updated text coming soon.Photography by Kris Stanley.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:22:40 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/mindworkshttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/mindworksRaleigh, NC2500 SFUnder construction; Updated text coming soon.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:48:13 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/medway-renovationhttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/medway-renovationApril 2009Love In Bloom Maternity opens at Market Place at Lake Boone in west Raleigh. The store offers a wide array of well-designed baby products, maternity wear and events (for both moms and babies). Check it out!Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:57:21 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/love-in-bloom-now-openhttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/love-in-bloom-now-openRaleigh, NC 36,000 SFAccess Office Center is an interior upfit project for a speculative office building located off of Glenwood avenue in close proximity to RDU airport. The client approached Vernacular Studio looking for a clean, modern design to define the public spaces of the building, primarily the elevator lobbies of the three story building which includes a dramatic double height entry lobby. To emphasize the vertical nature of the space and create a design that draws on the beauty of native North Carolina, the lobby was wrapped with layered vertical painted panels, an abstraction of the area’s forest scape.  To draw the eye up and tie the upper and lower lobby spaces together, white tile defines the floor which echoes the walnut paneled balcony opening and the white floating ceiling above. The warmth of the central walnut paneled elevator core contrasts with the cool blue gray of the lobby walls, creating a balanced and calming sense of place. In addition to the lobby design, Vernacular Studio assisted in selecting both interior and exterior finishes to complement the overall aesthetic.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:06:33 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/access-officehttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/access-officeCherokee National Forest, TNThough we never seem to have as much time for fun as we would like, we regularly come together as a Studio to enjoy time outside of the office for food and drinks, or to talk about the latest craze in architecture. At the same time we work very diligently to organize office events that help bring us closer together as a team.If you like beautiful scenery, or the mountains, or being on a lake, or boats, or fishing, or skiing, or just relaxing by the fire, then you would probably fit in just fine at the lake house. Being perched on the side of a small mountain a few hundred feet above the water, getting there can be a bit of a pain. But once you breathe the air and take in the view, you really never want to leave. As the unofficial site for company retreats and getaways, trips to Lake Watauga give us the opportunity to clear our heads and plan for the future…without the daily craziness that is the life of an architect.Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:42:55 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/studio-retreathttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/studio-retreatHaving fun is part of our job description.At the first annual V 500 competition it was a close race from start to finish. Breakfast and mimosas at Byrd Street, followed by a trip to the arcade. After a disputed video game dance off result we headed outside to the race track. Chad took a commanding lead, but not without some rubbing (more like side swiping). Next we made our way to the putt-putt where Brett won by the tip of the clown's mouth. Once we charged ourselves back up with lunch, it was off to Western Lanes to seal the deal...where Rob came charging out of nowhere with a Big Lebowski-esque performance. So impressive, in fact, that Rob wiped out leader board on that one event, clinching the inaugural V-500.  Look out next year Alexander... we're coming for you.Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:01:12 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/v-500http://www.vstudio3.com/news/v-500Cary, NCThis most visible and memorable component of most office spaces, the reception desk represents a special sort of challenge and reward for most architects. In this case we worked closely with the client to craft multiple initial concepts for the desk as a way to inspire and inform the entire design. From that point on it was a study in what can be accomplished by bringing skilled craftspeople into a project early and in a collaborative manner. Working with Xylem on millwork, McConnell Studios on steel, Apex on stone, and CG&D on the glass we designed a highly polished and refined reception area that  portrayed the sense of permanence, quiet strength, and tactility that our client hoped to achieve. In terms of materiality we incorporated walnut plywood, Carrere marble, 1/4" folded steel, 1/2" thick edge lit etched glass and stainless steel for the rods and reveals.Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:52:07 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/reception-areahttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/reception-areaCary, NCWith an initial charge to create artwork that was integrated within the fabric of the space, that appeared in various locations throughout the space, that was tactile and could - in the end - be fabricated by craftsmen instead of artists, the process began in  earnest.Through a number of iterations and processes and over the course of many months the pieces evolved to become the 8 distinct though related wall hung sculptures they are today. Using 5 types of an off-the-shelf lava stone tile product we worked with  McConnell Studios to arrive at a solution that was easily fabricated, but that allowed for a great deal of variety from one piece to the next. The steel structure that was devised allows for a straightforward method of attachment using two 3"x3" steel angles. The ribs that support the stone were all identical, with the exception of the angle of rotation from the center line. With the combination of this subtle variation and the various textures of lava stone incorporated on each piece, they each read individually on their own while belonging to the same family. With some pieces resembling a sine wave and others a sort of random madness, visitors to the space are intended to experience a different sort of emotion depending on which corridor they enter.Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:29:34 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/wall-sculpturehttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/wall-sculptureJanuary 2009Vernacular Studio’s Ashley Morris and her husband Noah completed a significant renovation of their home in Raleigh’s Historic Oakwood. Friends and family are always welcome, provided they bring a paintbrush.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:40:30 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/morris-renovationhttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/morris-renovationMay 2009Chad and his wife Ashley enjoy a getaway to Thailand. After close encounters with two cobras, a baby tiger and monsoon rains, they return safely with plenty of pictures (and stories) in tow.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:33:56 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/parkers-visit-thailandhttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/parkers-visit-thailandMay 27, 2009Vernacular Studio’s Rob Allen passed his LEED exam and is now LEED-Accredited, bringing the office total to 4 LEED AP's. Give him a nice pat on the back the next time you see him.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:05:12 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/rob-allen-leed-aphttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/rob-allen-leed-apApril 10, 2007The Barker Residence wins one of three 2007 AIA Triangle Design Honor Awards.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:03:29 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/2007-aia-trianglehttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/2007-aia-triangleSeptember 14, 2007The Barker Residence wins one of five 2007 NC AIA Merit Awards.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:57:31 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/2007-nc-aiahttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/2007-nc-aiaApril 29, 2008101 Lounge + Café was the recipient of a 2008 AIA Triangle Design Merit Award. The jury reviewed over 70 entries from Architects in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area, awarding 2 Honor and 4 Merit Awards.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:49:00 +0000http://www.vstudio3.com/news/2008-aia-trianglehttp://www.vstudio3.com/news/2008-aia-triangle