It turns out home construction is a bit like the proverbial chicken and egg. The only difference is the question is “Which comes first, the architect or the contractor?” Architects often create magnificent blueprints that contractors cannot build and homeowners cannot afford. But without architects, nothing can be built. So who really should come first? One South Pasadena firm has resolved this conundrum effectively by pairing a veteran and talented architect (Tom Nott) with a seasoned contractor (Tom’s son, Jeffrey … Continue reading Chicken or Egg, Architect or Contractor?