Journal

Notes from the studio

Writing on how these homes are designed and built — one decision at a time.

Latest · 310 Decisions

Why the pantry sits before the kitchen, not behind it

Groceries should never cross the room you entertain in. One move in plan settles it for the life of the house.

August 2026 · 4 min read

Four running series, written by the people who set the brief and build the detail.

Design Intelligence

Sun paths, tree lines, neighbour sightlines and grade change — the four studies that set a footprint on a homesite.

August 2026 · 6 min read

At This Level

Flush thresholds are the most requested and least understood detail we build. What they cost, and how they stay dry.

July 2026 · 3 min read

Life at 310

Association-maintained ownership usually means a compromised plan. It does not have to.

July 2026 · 5 min read

310 Decisions

Restraint is cheaper to build and harder to design. Why our elevations carry so few moves.

June 2026 · 4 min read

Design Intelligence

Acoustic separation is drawn room by room. Here is what that means in the walls.

June 2026 · 5 min read

At This Level

Most homes are built from twelve sheets. Ours are not, and the difference shows up on site.

May 2026 · 5 min read

Life at 310

Holiday capacity is a circulation problem, not a square-footage problem.

May 2026 · 4 min read

Quiet is part of the plan. Every line earns its place. Daily life sets the brief.