When we started our business, Thomas ran the architecture firm and I was the general contractor building our projects. In 2016 we closed our build business to be able to spend more time with our kids, and to also focus full time on what we love the most — architecture and design. But because of our unique beginnings, we’re especially qualified to speak to what each partner brings to a job.
Read MoreEvery building project is complex. Having the right team of people committed to creating and completing your project is extremely important. Rueger Riley, Inc., specializes in creating designs that are customized to fit our clients’ lifestyles and tastes. Design is our specialty and it’s what we can contribute to your building team.
Read MoreAt Rueger Riley, we work in a lot of different styles, usually based on what our clients love. But Thomas and I have always had a great appreciation for modern architecture. And even though this isn’t one of the styles that Asheville is known for, there are a few modern gems here that reassure us we’re continuing the work of some really wonderful designers.
Read MoreNeat rows of carrots. Mounds of melons. Growing your own food can be a rewarding experience. But, for most people, thinking of vegetable gardens brings to mind functional but dull square patches of lawn or rows of neatly-planted rectangular raised beds. For the design-oriented gardener, who needs a little panache, rest assured that hope is not lost.
Read MoreAsheville architecture firm, Rueger Riley explores the ancient Japanese technique of charring wood siding with fire. In the hunt for a low maintenance, long-lasting siding with natural beauty we decided to dwell back into the Shou Sugi Ban(or Yakisugi)for the Cane Creek home.
Read MoreThe average size of a new home built in the U.S. in the 1970’s was 1,660 square feet. In 2015, the average size of a new home being built in the U.S. was a whopping 2,687 square feet. So in spite of household size declining, home size has increased by more than 1,000 square feet.
Read MoreWhen thinking of landscape and structure, one of the first landmarks to come to mind is the iconic Biltmore Estate, once home to George and Edith Vanderbilt.
Read MoreIn our architecture business, we generally do two things. We design new homes or buildings for clients, or we do renovations on existing structures. I’m not sure which we enjoy more, each has unique aspects that we love.
Read MoreA few days ago, a former client wrote a wonderful review for us on Google. In it, he wrote that we had presented two sets of plans for their renovation,“the ones we asked for … which were OK, and then the dream kitchen we didn’t even know we wanted till we saw the plans.”
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