by Ross Cann | Jun 11, 2020 | Articles, Residential
Few things in our culture have changed as little or as slowly as the construction of houses. As was the case fifty years ago, a set of paper plans is made into a real building by a set of contractors with tape measures using wood 2×4 studs. The workmen of 1920...
by Ross Cann | Apr 15, 2020 | Articles
After many years of using a converted farm shed as its ‘Tennis Hut’, the membership of the Conanicut Yacht Club decided to explore the possibility of upgrading its facilities. Under the leadership of the Commodore and a few key members, a group of architecture firms...
by Ross Cann | Aug 23, 2019 | Articles
Sometimes old buildings outlive the reason for their original construction and yet they are beloved structures that are an important part of the local history and architectural fabric. What is to be done with these buildings? Newport, because of its long history and...
by Ross Cann | Jun 5, 2019 | Articles
When planning a construction project, people often wonder if they need an architect. The answer depends upon many different factors. Is it a residential or commercial project? Do you want to add to the building, substantially rearrange it or simply redecorate it? Do...
by Ross Cann | Apr 22, 2019 | Articles
Bontena Brand Network interviews Ross Cann, Founder and Managing Director of A4 Architecture + Planning. This interview gives a brief understanding of Ross, beginning with his education which opened him to curiosities that evolved into a multi-faced career...
by Ross Cann | Apr 4, 2019 | Articles
A4 Architecture is pleased to announce that one of its projects completed during 2018 was selected for the cover of the annual Newport Home edition. Among the many hundreds of renovations and new construction projects completed each year in the Newport area during...
