A4 Architecture’s Twentieth Anniversary

by Ross Cann | Apr 30, 2024 | Articles, Newport Spotlight, Professional, Project Spotlight

In Honor of Our 20 Year Anniversary I graduated from Architectural School in 1990 and received my professional license to practice architecture by passing all eight exams by 1993, which was the earliest I was allowed to sit for the exams following a three-year...

A4 Spotlight: The History of Energy Evolution

by Ross Cann | Apr 23, 2024 | Articles, Historical, Newport Spotlight, Technology

Transformative Power Source: Man-Made Fire The story of human civilization is intertwined with the story of our ability to harness energy. From the prehistoric harnessing of fire first that banished the darkness to the current quest to replicate the power of the sun,...

A4 Spotlight: The Architectural Heritage of Jamestown, Rhode Island

by Ross Cann | Apr 15, 2024 | Historical, Newport Spotlight

Jamestown, Rhode Island Light House Jamestown, Rhode Island was first established in 1678 by the Massachusetts Bay Company on Conanicut Island, the second largest island in the Narragansett Bay. Its rich and long history is well reflected in the community’s...

A4 Spotlight: The History and Significance of Hammersmith Farm

by Ross Cann | 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...

A4 Spotlight: Making Architecture from Buildings

by Ross Cann | 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...

A4 Spotlight: The History and Significance of the Charles Baldwin House

by Ross Cann | 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...