by Ross Cann AIA RA | Oct 1, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Weathered Shingle (Private Residence, Newport, RI) In New England, particularly in Newport, Rhode Island, many houses are designed in the Shingle Style. This style utilized split cedar shingles, which were abundant in New England, to provide sidewall coverage to...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Oct 1, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Still nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Newport, Rhode Island, the Malbone Castle and Estate stands as a testament to centuries of architectural evolution and societal shifts. Its history tells a fascinating story of destruction, rebirth, and enduring grandeur,...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Oct 1, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis and Newport, Rhode Island, have been intertwined as icons of elegance and style for more than sixty years. Her deep connection to Newport began during her childhood summers, which were spent at Hammersmith Farm. This sprawling...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Jul 31, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Level 01 Floor Plan of a Previous Project (Newport, RI) Architectural drawings are far more than aesthetic representations; within the framework of a construction project, they serve as critical vehicles of service from a contractual perspective. This designation...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Jul 23, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Historical, Newport Spotlight
Surprisingly, Newport, Rhode Island’s most visited landmark is not a building, but an ancient path called “The Cliff Walk,” a 3.5-mile ribbon of walkway winding along the eastern and southern shoreline. Today, it is the city’s most visited landmark, attracting...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Jul 16, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Historical, Newport Spotlight
The year 1880 stands out as a pivotal moment in the Gilded Age history of Newport, Rhode Island. In that year, two seminal events occurred that solidified its reputation as the preeminent summer destination for America’s social and financial elite. While the town had...
