First post here. We are in the process of looking for a architect that is well versed in the authentic craftsman style for a porch addition and front of house remodel. While adding the porch we want to give the house the hallmarks of a real bunglow(wide porch, large entry door, shingle siding, wide base columns, overly wide eves, exposed large rafter tails/barge boards, stone or clinker foundations, etc). I am very partial to the "airplane" style and I think the low pitch of the current house could accommodate such additional nested roof structures to emulate that design.

Unfortunately we do not own a lovely old real Craftsman so our best option is to turn this ranch'esq house in to a tribute one . I'm very concerned that the person we hire takes the time to get the details right and has done this type of style correctly before. Correct proportions, materials, and details are very important to me on this project. Any referrals are much appreciated! Thanks.

Hmm...I personally don't live in the LA area, but I knew someone who DID have their home built in San Diego. I instant messaged them really had and they gave me a link to this website: http://www.megabuilders.com/#images/min ... chen02.png

I haven't personally checked them out, so I would use some caution in who you'll be using. While they may have worked out for my friend Abby, they may not be your cup of tea. Apparently, there's also a number to call if you're outside of the LA area. Good luck!

----

EDIT: Did you mean L.A. or LA (Louisiana)? If you meant Louisiana, then I sincerely apologize! Boy, do I feel silly! If you happen to need links for that area, I'd suggest a google search.

Thanks for the link, I'll check them out. Yes, I did me the Los Angeles/Orange County area and not Louisiana

<edit>
I just looked them over and they seem to specialize in this


and this.


Not really what I'm looking for Again, thanks for the link though.

I can refer a couple of architects.
Please mention my name when you call.

Lisa Henderson
Harvest Architecture
http://harvestarchitecture.com/completed.html

Michele McDonough
(323) 731-8686
http://www.westadams-normandie.com/inde ... 4&Itemid=9

Good luck,

Kevin Kuzma

Thanks Kevin!