Journal
Notes from the studio.
Ideas and observations on mid-century design, preservation, gardens, breeze blocks, and the relationship between a place and what we create.
12 March 2026 · 8 min
How to restore a mid-century house in Colorado
Start with the roof plane, the brick, and the ground. Resist the kitchen that wants to be a showroom.
28 January 2026 · 7 min
Living walls in a dry climate
Moss when you want stillness. Live plants when you want weather indoors. Either way, detail it like construction.
4 November 2025 · 9 min
Organic architecture after Wright
Taliesin West teaches a method, not a look. The disciples already proved the difference.
18 September 2025 · 6 min
Salvage first: adaptive reuse on the Front Range
Take the building apart in order. The next use should still be able to find the last one.
2 June 2025 · 5 min
Custom block as architecture, not cladding
A module, a void, an aggregate. Screen walls that belong to one house and one afternoon.
FAQ
About the journal
What is the ArcSalt journal?
The journal explores mid-century modern design, preservation, breeze blocks, landscapes, and the relationship between space and light. It is a place to share observations, influences, and ideas that inform the practice.
Can I republish or quote a journal essay?
Short quotation with a link to the original page is welcome. For longer reuse, write info@arcsalt.com.