A four-bedroom home designed by Hugh Newell Jacobsen is laid out like a small... More
ARCHER and Jacobsen Architecture collaborate on a new line of furniture. More
Doing architecture abroad raises many issues, though, only one of which is the spoken language. Will the architectural terms translate? How about the building technology? Local builders often use a completely different set of materials and construction techniques, and you don't want them learning something new on your project. For that matter, where will you find a reputable contractor? And how do you safeguard the design when you're 4,000 miles from a construction site? Most important, how will you arrive at a fee that covers all the logistical uncertainties of working in a different culture? More
