I am thinking about designing this house as a series of distinct forms, in this case, gables, that express the different way that each area is being used. How they are expressed on the exterior is the big question. Are they transparent, are they solid, are they tall or short, can you get there from the outside, or only the inside? These are only a few of the questions I am asking myself right now....

The Studio construction is well under way, even though it looks like a mess. The roof and wall shingles have been removed, as well as the old windows and doors and the concrete slab has been jackhammered to smithereens and carted away. The new window and door openings have been framed, too. The plumber is digging holes for the new waste lines. It's going to look worse before it looks better.