Ep. 230: Building a House Series: Planning & Design
b'We continue our Building a House series by welcoming architect Kevin Clark to the show. Kevin is a veteran and senior principal at the Atlanta-based firm, Historical Concepts. Also with us again is interior designer and guest host Maggie Griffin. Kevin explains why choosing the right architect can be a lot like a marriage, the different reasons people use an architect, creating a dream home specific to how you live, the importance of collaboration, and so much more invaluable advice.\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nTrials and Triumphs on Christmas decorations, custom cabinets, redecorating an AirBnB, skipping out of Thanksgiving cooking, creating a greenhouse, landscaping plans, and more.\\n\\nKevin walks us through his personal project in his Atlanta home.\\n\\nHow to choose the right architect.\\n\\nThe importance of walking through your daily routine and lifestyle when creating blueprints.\\n\\nHow often do people use architects for a renovation?\\n\\nThe different budget considerations and project level options of using an architect.\\n\\nHow much does a building sight complicate plans and home customization?\\n\\nHow many specialists you need in a new build and how they all collaborate.\\n\\nHow long do the design options/versions take?\\n\\nWhen is it okay to tear down a house vs. maintaining the historical structure?\\n\\nWhat do Kevin and Maggie wish clients would know about them, and the process, right away before getting started?\\n\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\nHistorical Concepts\\nHistorical Concepts on Instagram\\nKevin Clark on Instagram\\nEpisode 66 with Andrew Cogar\\nEpisode 183 with Andrew Cogar\\nMaggie Griffin Design\\nMaggie Griffin at Home\\nMaggie Griffin Design on Instagram'