by Ross Cann AIA RA | Oct 8, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
The Elms Carriage Houses (Horrace Trumbauer, 1911) In Newport, Rhode Island, it is not just the main buildings that are historic landmarks. In some cases, the “accessory structures” are nearly equally important. The Elms Carriage House, for instance, is a...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Oct 8, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Newport, Rhode Island’s oldest (and perhaps most mysterious) structure is not even a building. Nestled within the picturesque Touro Park in the center of town stands a circular stone tower, which has beguiled historians, romantics, and conspiracy theorists for...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Oct 8, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Andrea Palladio / Villa Rotunda (1571 Vicenza, Italy) What qualities should you look for in an architect? The decision to embark on a building project, whether for a home or a commercial space, is a significant undertaking filled with countless choices and potential...
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...
