Congratulations to Cynthia Knauf on celebrating 25 years of offering Landscape Architectural Services! Here are some of her highlights... VERMONT photos: Jim Westphalen "PERFECT HARMONY - Knauf's deft mix of a variety of stone and plant materials enhances the architecture at every turn." -New England Home magazine??? photos: Carolyn Bates "GOOD FOR THE NEXT CENTURY - Burlington landscape … [Read more...]
Artistry on Every Level
A delightful Stowe house is the epitome of all details considered. Story by Marisa Crumb • Photos by Carolyn BatesVERMONT MAGAZINE • Winter 2016 THE CONTENTMENT AND ENTHUSIASM COME through clearly and immediately. Judy and Matt Beech-er are without a doubt very pleased with the results of their one-and-a-half-year collaboration with John Steel, owner and president of Steel Construction, also … [Read more...]
For my mom
My mom, she set out a course for her life, and did it right. She died perfectly. Before anything really dire set in. My sister, Cindy Koster, my mom and I are all lucky… I am not sure I have it all together yet, as when I wander into a book shop or card shop, I stop and say “I should buy one for my mom,”…and then I stop. I used to be her foil when she wanted to make patterns from ready made … [Read more...]
Making the abandoned Moran Plant a dynamic cultural landmark
You know that old derelict on the Waterfront called the MORAN plant or the NEW MORAN. Well you should take a cruise around INSIDE. An art exhibit modeled itself within its interior, adding lights for the month of August. Cruising around with Kath Montstream, I decided to use "square" on my iphone. Yummy colors and shadows and shapes. Thank you Kath Montstream for being my guide. I am … [Read more...]
VNA Respite House: New building, same heart
As we watch the construction progress at the new McClure Miller VNA Respite House, we have been busy making plans to welcome our community to the new space. One of the most common questions we hear is, “What is going to be different at the new house?” Great care and thought has gone into the planning of the new space. While the physical appearance of the building will be different, the … [Read more...]
Gun Sense VT: Supporting Background Checks for All
On Sunday September 11th, Gun Sense VT supported the LGBT community while marching at the Gay Pride Parade parade in Burlington, VT. This grassroots organization is getting the word out about preforming background checks for all. This important gun control issue is one that the Democratic party in Vermont supports including Sue Minter, running for Governor, and Dave Zuckerman, running for … [Read more...]
Lamoille County Courthouse Addition and Renovation
The historic Lamoille County Courthouse was built in the early 1900’s and is the centerpiece of the Village of Hyde Park. The Courthouse is on the Vermont and National Historic Registers. By 2012, the building was inadequate to meet the needs of the community. SAS Architects were hired to expand and renovate the Courthouse and improve accessibility. After study, they recommended two additions that … [Read more...]
FOR SALE: MAD RIVER RETREAT
FOR SALE: AWESOME FLY FISHING LOCATION with two unique homes and this river front on the Mad River. About the property: MAD RIVER RETREAT This magical property sits at the confluence of the Mad and Winooski Rivers and combines the amenities of a world class spa, with a comfortable living environment. This two home complex includes the River House with 2 large bedrooms opening onto patios that … [Read more...]
“Happy Anniversary”. . . . . 89th!
The month of May stands out as a very special time of year for the Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation, as we pay tribute to Charles Lindbergh on this 89th anniversary of his solo “First Flight” across the Atlantic! On 20 May 1927, “The Spirit of St. Louis” took to the skies from a small airfield in New York, and landed 32 hours later in Paris, thereby launching a new era in the world … [Read more...]
URGENT: YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED!
UPDATE: For a while we worked on stopping the mall from redeveloping to 160 ft, but decided that our fight should instead be redirected to the overal permanent zoning change that the city requested. You can still stay in the loop on Facebook, at the Stop the 14-Story Mall Page where can join in the discussion to find out news news, facts, strategy for demanding public process, due diligence, and … [Read more...]
Even in the rain in March, the High Line is super!
I just came back from NYC. The High Line was top on my list to see. It was raining. Drats. So What. I took the subway, and walked around construction until I found 10th and 28th st. Looked up high, and there it was. Finding stairs next door, I took them up and up and up. My umbrella went inside out, so I put up the hood on my rain coat, and my iphone in a pocket and out I went. I had visited the … [Read more...]
News Alert: A new find could lead to new diagnostic and treatment options for Parkinson’s patients
I am really excited to share this with you all. My cousin’s husband has found the protein for Parkinson's Disease!!!!!!! Structure of protein that forms fibrils in Parkinson's patients could lead to new diagnostic and treatment options CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Chemists have identified the complex chemical structure of the protein that stacks together to form fibrils in the brains of Parkinson’s disease … [Read more...]
Shape Note Singing
The other day I was able to join the Sacred Harp Community of Vermont and take some photos. The experience was so great that I wanted to share with you the photos from that day and a note that I recieved. "Wow, these are amazing photos!! It was so nice you were able to come to the singing yesterday! I saw you taking a few photos, but I had no idea you were hard at work doing such an incredible … [Read more...]
Best Hair Salon ever, where your Hair with SHINE and COLORS are AWESOME
A Tour of Sequoia Salon “rooted in history, surrounded by wood, beauty and light…” As you pull up to the exterior of Sequoia Salon, you will notice a smokestack at the end of the block-long building with the date 1858 on its facade. This building was originally Kilburn and Gates Furniture Factory, a company that would ship its product to New York and Boston via Lake Champlain and its canal … [Read more...]
Five local architectural companies designed far out ice fishing shanties.
On February 26th, the Shelburne Museum had a Snow Day! It was such an absolutely awesome day that I got to spend there with Nan Patrick and Cindy Knauf. One of the exhibits we were able to see was the ARCTICtecture: The Ice Shanty Project featuring top Vermont Architecture firms. The participating firms include TruexCullins, Peregrine Design Build, Pill- Maharam Architects, S2 Architecture, and … [Read more...]
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