Ideas worth exploring.

The Paragon Journal · Central Texas Site Selection

Choose the Land Before You Draw the House

Where to build in Central Texas—and what to investigate before buying the lot.

The Paragon Journal · Brownstones

Challenging Design Program Never Seemed so Simple

Fee-simple ownership, rooftop decks, private elevators—and a new way to live in Georgetown.

Completed development

The Paragon Journal · Northfield

Small Lot Amnesty: Making Room for More Affordable Homes

Three original lots beneath one house sparked a larger conversation about Austin’s housing.

The Paragon Journal · Wells Barn

Wells Barn: Preserving History

A western New York barn finds a future that visitors can step inside and experience.

The Paragon Journal · Conversation Pit

Let’s Talk Conversation Pits

A few steps down, everyone in view. Explore the history, appeal, and pitfalls of sunken seating.

Unbuilt design

The Paragon Journal · Granny Flat

A Small Home for a Big Need

Bring a parent or adult child close to the home you already have.