by afreen | Mar 18, 2020 | Updates
Portella is open and here to assist you. At the moment we are not taking clients in the showroom in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect you and the Portella staff. As things change and progress, we will be in touch. As we all navigate this trying...
by afreen | Mar 17, 2020 | Updates
Like with most careers out there, the role of the architect is shrouded in stereotypes and assumptions. Sure, some of them are based in truth, but there’s so much more to the job than what initially meets the eye – often with each project having unique duties of...
by afreen | Mar 17, 2020 | Updates
Most people have some sort of idea of what they prefer in a living environment or are at least on their way to figuring that out for themselves. Some relish in the action and liveliness of Urban environments. To them, the noises of the street are like a symphony...
by afreen | Feb 25, 2020 | Updates
Colonnades used in a traditional fashion have a way of making even otherwise simple buildings appear to be grand in nature. The rows of evenly spaced columns evoke a sense of balance, structure, and stability in those who come face to face with them. When you see an...
by afreen | Feb 25, 2020 | Updates
The city of San Antonio is a treasure trove of historical buildings and a melting pot of cultural architectural style. While perusing the streets of this Texas city, you’ll not only find influence from the french builders that once occupied the area but structures...
