C.W.B. ARCHITECT Intelligent Residential Architecture   HOME         ~         ABOUT CWB        ~        DESIGN ELEMENTS       ~        PORTFOLIO       ~        RESOURCES         ~         CONTACT Design Elements A Unified Look Interior Sightlines Smooth Circulation Light & Space Transition Zones Nooks & Alcoves Materials & Details Outdoor Connection The Architect's Toolkit Design Elements are basic design concepts that can be applied to various projects, creating personalized results. Famous architect Christopher Alexander wrote about a "pattern language" for designers - a sort of toolkit from which an architect could choose ideas - and then implement those basic ideas in a customized way. The links above show some common design elements that I've successfully used on many different projects.   C.W.B. Architect                                                          94 North Road, Tivoli NY  12583                                               (845) 757 2556   copyright © 2010 by CWB Architect