For PaperCity editor-at-large Maxine Trowbridge, 2018 is already shaping up to be an exciting year. As board president of Dallas Contemporary, she’s ushering the museum into its 40th year with exhibits including the tromp l’oeil and surrealist creations of Mary Katrantzou, the London fashion designer. She is also the event co-chair for MTV Re:Define — her second year undertaking the star-studded event, which this year honors British bad-girl artist Tracey Emin.

As Max leaps into the whirlwind that is Dallas’ spring art scene, it helps to have a house that doubles as a retreat from the world. A relaxing infinity pool is viewed through glass walls in every room, including those in Max’s home office. Beyond that, a canopy of tall oaks shades lushly terraced, rolling grounds. A soothing fountain bubbles from a modern Japanese-style courtyard. Coming home to such serene environs after a hectic day certainly takes the edge off.

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Woven into a dense cluster of Live Oaks; NIMMO pulled this house off the ground to reduce the impact on the existing root system.  Connection to the outdoors was the highest priority for the home owners.  Privacy was maintained with an enclosed front courtyard...

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As architects, we are often asked by clients to refer a contractor for their project. While we are happy to recommend contractors that we have had great experiences working with, it’s important for clients to engage in the process by taking the following actions:

ASK TO SEE THEIR WORK IN PERSON This does two things: it gives you a chance to view the quality of their work and just as important, it indicates that the contractor is on good terms with (at least) one of their clients...

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Given the challenge of adding to this significant home originally designed by Harwood K. Smith, founder of HKS, Inc., NIMMO choose to quietly tap into the corner of the existing structure with a light and airy extension.  While creating a subtle identity for the new, details such as the tapered rafters were inspired by the original...

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When I decided to begin a contributing to this blog, my first move (if you don't count the standard move of every Millennial to first "Google" it) was to email a long time mentor and ask for advice. I hit send and within minutes my phone buzzed. I jumped to get it, assuming the answer on the other end would ease all of my anxiety. Instead of a response, it was a text from a college student that I mentor asking me for advice on a letter she was sending to a prospective employee. I paused momentarily to consider the situation and shifted seamlessly from a girl full of her own insecurities and anxieties to a woman with years of experience and an easy flow of advice. In a way, that phone call did ease my anxiety and remind me of my own value...

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Kristin Walsh is the latest addition to the Nimmo team, joining the firm in early 2016. Kristin earned a BA in Architectural Studies from Connecticut College and a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. She has studied art and architecture around the world and credits her extensive travel experiences to igniting her passion for vernacular design. She believes in architecture of a place and finds her roots in sustainability come from designing site-specific works...

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Joshua Nimmo collaborates with award winning designer / builder Sofi Tsingos from GT-Moto.  Sofi is starting with a 1979 Honda CB 650.  The team intends to create a one of a kind ride; incorporating Nimmo's architectural perspective for materials and finishes with Tsingo's vision and attention to detail.  More to come...

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