The Sweet Spot: Why a Young Architect with the Right Experience is Your Best Choice
The Sweet Spot: Why a Young Architect with the Right Experience is Your Best Choice
In architecture, experience matters—but so does perspective. Many homeowners feel stuck choosing between two extremes:
The “Old Guard” vs The “Newcomer”
The truth? The sweet spot lies right in the middle. Architects with 5 to 15 years of hands-on experience can offer the ideal blend of technical skill, design creativity, and real-world understanding. At Markham Design Studio, this balance allows us to design custom homes that are inspiring on paper and successful in reality.
Is It Time to Build Your Dream Home? How to Know When You're Ready
Deciding to build a custom home is a big step—one that signals a shift not only in where you live, but how you live. While it’s exciting, it can also feel like a leap into the unknown. If you’ve been circling the idea but aren’t quite sure if the timing is right, you’re not alone.
Here are some common signs that it might be time to stop searching—and start building.