by Ross Cann AIA RA | Feb 11, 2026 | Architectural Design, Articles, Historical, Newport Spotlight, Sustainable Design
West Facade (Courtesy of The Chanler) Perched above Newport’s first beach at the entry to famous Cliff Walk, The Chanler at Cliff Walk is more than just a luxury hotel; it is a model for the adaptive reuse of a historic structure. Originally known as Cliff Lawn, this...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Feb 4, 2026 | Architectural Design, Articles, Historical, Newport Spotlight, Sustainable Design
There are two types of mansions in Newport, Rhode Island: those prominent buildings located along Bellevue Avenue, which seek to showcase their grandeur to the public, and those along the winding Ocean Avenue that are located on large secluded lots and largely hidden...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Jan 14, 2026 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Historical, Newport Spotlight
During the Gilded Age, Newport, Rhode Island, transformed from a quiet summer retreat into a glittering stage for America’s “industrial royalty.” At the center of this transformation was the Vanderbilt family and the houses they built and owned. While...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 23, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Christmas At Beachmound (South Facade) While the massive “cottages” of the Preservation Society, such as The Breakers and Marble House, often draw the holiday spotlight in Newport, the private estates of Bellevue Avenue have their own quiet, historical...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 18, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Christmas At The Marble House During the Gilded Age, Newport gained fame as the summer resort for wealthy families during the period. The city’s mansion, constructed between 1865 and 1915 were primarily utilized during an 8 to 10-week period from July to August....
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 15, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Robert A.M. Stern (Photo Credits: RAMSA) Although Robert A.M. Stern (who passed away on November 27, 2025, at age 86) designed buildings around the world, he always had a close affection for Newport, Rhode Island. Beginning with his affiliation with prominent...
