by Ross Cann AIA RA | Mar 25, 2024 | Historical, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Aerial View of Hammersmith Farm (Newport, Rhode Island) Hammersmith Farm is a sprawling estate in Newport, Rhode Island, steeped in history and anchored by a magnificent Victorian Era mansion. It embodies the Gilded Age, an era of architectural grandeur and societal...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Mar 19, 2024 | Historical, Newport Spotlight, Professional, Project Spotlight
East View Before & After of Past Project (Newport, Rhode Island) There is a difference between “Architecture” and “Building.” Architecture is an art form that aspires to create an experience and impact the imagination and mindset of the user whereas building is...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Mar 12, 2024 | Historical, Newport Spotlight, Professional
Charles H. Baldwin House (Newport, Rhode Island) In previous articles, we have discussed many buildings in Newport, Rhode Island that have been listed among the 2500 National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) in the United States. One level below that esteemed honor are...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Mar 4, 2024 | Professional, Project Spotlight
Watts-Sherman House The William Watts-Sherman House is an architectural landmark set amongst the opulent mansions of Newport, Rhode Island. It was designed from 1875-76 by noted architect Henry Hobson Richardson, and although it is a large and gracious home, it is...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Feb 26, 2024 | Professional, Project Spotlight
Isaac Bell House While the Isaac Bell House is a relatively modest building compared to the opulent mansions of Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island which surround it, its historical significance is far greater than its size. This structure, originally called...
