Everyone loves the idea of reusing a shipping container. I know more than a few people who have considered it as a new house, backyard studio or maybe even as an office. While we like the idea of using a shipping container in a project we also understand that you need to do a bit […]
Understanding Design Bid Build | Part I This two part guide is designed to help business owners planning to work with an architect for the first time. It’s important to note that while most design firms will follow their own established guidelines when working on a Design – Bid – Build […]
On March 25th, 2013 the owner of Paraline, Mark Peterson was featured on The Better You Networks Hands of Giving Radio program. During the hour long program Mark discussed his public service experience with non profits and why providing Pro Bono services to communities in need plays such and important role in Paraline’s work. During the program Mr. Peterson […]
We recently completed the design for a new Parents Pavilion at the Rev. James Orange Park in Oakland City in Southwest Atlanta. Paraline teamed with Park Pride and Pond & Co to develop a new concept for the park. The process was extremely rewarding and we are so glad to have had the opportunity to […]
Friday Video: SITE & BEST Stores Part 2 Today’s Friday Video is one of our favorites! Part 2 of a great documentary on the work SITE, Inc. did with BEST Stores in the in the 70’s and 80’s. SITE & BEST did a lot of avant-garde work together that pushed the boundaries of retail design. […]
Curbed Atlanta and the East Atlanta Patch reported recently that this July the residential and retail complex, 280 Elizabeth Street, is expected to break ground. The $45 million dollar development will include outdoor green space, more than 200 apartments, 39,000 SF of retail space and a centrally located parking garage. The design employs a mix of architectural styles […]
We decided to mix up the blog a bit and will be adding a video on Friday’s. The short videos will focus on fun stuff from around the world of design that we like and hope you will enjoy as well. Friday Video: SITE & BEST Stores Today’s Friday Video is one of our favorites! […]
Architects often receive a request from a small businesses to help them with producing a set of permit drawings. One thing we have noticed is that there is also a lot of confusion regarding the permit process. In this blog post we lay out some basics regarding permit drawings and Atlanta’s commercial building permit process . Atlanta like most […]
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