Architects

What happens when you combine an upbringing on a family tennis camp, architectural studies at Oxford, and a passion for community service? You get The Village of Cheshire —a "new urbanist" community in Black Mountain, North Carolina, that feels less like a standard subdivision and more like a carefully crafted Hallmark movie set. We recently sat down with Sikes Ragan, the founder and driving force behind Cheshire, to discuss the past, present, and future of this unique "livin

Architect Peter Alberice of Progressive shares insights from his collaboration with Buchanan Commercial on Asheville’s Bauhaus Townhomes. From innovative site solutions to timeless sustainability principles, Peter discusses how technology, teamwork, and intention drive enduring, purposeful architecture.

Meet Emili McMakin, AIA, of Form & Function Architecture. With nearly 15 years of experience, Emili blends creativity and practicality to design spaces that reflect her clients’ needs. From residential retreats to local restaurants, her work—like the Storybook Villas at Reynolds Mountain with Buchanan Commercial—shows how purposeful design can transform communities.