Roxana Vargas-Greenan

Roxana Vargas Greenan and Trent Greenan met in 1994 while studying in Lima and subsequently traveled throughout the small towns of Peru, studying the colonial and indigenous architecture. They now are partners in an architecture and urban-design firm (www.vargasgreenan.com) in Berkeley, Calif., where they live with their 2-year-old son, Marcus.

Detached Garages
Separating the garage from the main house has several benefits: It allows for windows on all four sides of the house, it makes the house seem less bulky, and it …
Front-Yard Forecourts
Small front yards can be made something special by transforming them into forecourts. In this "Drawing Board" article, architect and urban designer Roxana Vargas-Greenan describes the forecourt as a modest…
Reviving a Home’s Exterior Style
For various reasons, a house can lose track of its curb appeal. In this "Drawing Board" column, architect Roxana Vargas-Greenan recommends a number of ways to revive a home's exterior…
Garden Sheds With Style
By paying attention to scale and siting thoughtfully, you can transform a storage shed into a garden shed
A Small, Spacious House for a Skinny City Lot
A contest-winning design squeezes a vaulted living room, a master suite, and room to breathe onto a pencil-thin lot.
Video Vault: Slip Inside a Skinny House
What sort of house can you build on a 25 ft. by 100 ft. lot? An architect walks you through her award-winning design.
Designing a front porch
Although size and style are vital to a successful porch, don't ignore the importance of materials and craftsmanship

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