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June 2025An in-depth look at one of our most ambitious projects of the year — a 4,800 sq ft custom home in Riverside Heights featuring natural stone, floor-to-ceiling glass, and Jay's signature attention to structural detail that resulted in one of…
Read Full StoryMost of what determines whether a build goes smoothly happens before a single shovel hits the ground. Here's what we think actually matters.
Read MoreBuilding near water in south Louisiana means designing around elevation, humidity, and light from day one. Inside a waterfront build outside Thibodaux.
Read More"Cost per square foot" hides more than it reveals. Jay breaks down what really drives a custom home budget, and how to read an honest estimate.
Read MoreFinish work moves at a different pace than framing, and for good reason. A look inside the millwork and tile stage of one of our longer builds.
Read MoreSouth Louisiana has no shortage of older homes with good bones and outdated systems. Here's how we help clients tell the difference.
Read MoreThe changes shaping how we build this year aren't aesthetic — they're structural. Storm resilience, elevation, and energy efficiency, explained.
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