CMSA ARCHITECTS
Recent Insights
CMSA ARCHITECTS
Recent Insights
Giving New Life to a Weathered Canvas: The Art of a Truly Custom Renovation
Giving New Life to a Weathered Canvas: The Art of a Truly Custom Renovation While at the forefront of our work are glorious ground-up homes, designed from scratch to meet every need of the owner, we also pride ourselves in our ability to take on renovation projects that breathe [...]
When is a House…a HOME?
Part 2 of Building Our House After decades in the architectural field—over 40 years, to be exact—I’ve come to realize a truth that might sound surprising coming from someone who’s designed hundreds of residential buildings: I’ve spent my career designing houses, not necessarily homes. Let me explain. A house is [...]
Hurricane Hardening
Hurricane Hardening The following are items that CMSA counsels their barrier island and waterfront clients to implement on their new construction and renovation projects: Assess existing site conditions and whenever possible and appropriate, site the structure in such a manner as to take into account prevailing wind and waves direction. [...]
Getting to Know Rick Oswald: President of CMSA Architects
If you’ve had the pleasure of working with CMSA Architects, chances are you’ve crossed paths with our President, Rick Oswald. With a rich background in architecture and a creative spirit that’s hard to miss, Rick brings both vision and heart to every project. I sat down with him recently to [...]
Behind the Design: Life as an Office Manager
What keeps the vibrant creative world of an architecture firm thriving from the shadows? An Office Manager. Serving as the central linchpin, they ensure the architects focus on their craft, unimpeded by the myriad operations that go unseen. This role is crucial, from orchestrating meetings to welcoming clients, managing processes, [...]
Form, Function and Structure in Ancient and Modern Architecture
When we talk about Architecture, especially contemporary or mid-century architecture, the shapes and forms, the aesthetic, stunning, timeless, and clean appearance, are among the most important aspects of the building we want to create with our design. However, the aesthetic appearance was not always the most important part of [...]
