Ryan Thewes is a newer name on the design scene having recently set up his own practice in Nashville. I doubt he’ll stay a newer name for long though. His background, even just as a student of design, is already impressive. He’s been lucky enough to study and work with some amazing architects such as Don Erickson, Robert Green, and Bart Prince.
Plus he’s already completed and designed some stellar work. Some of it nicely offbeat – but still livable. If you recall, this is my favorite sort of offbeat structure, “Zany and livable.”
Thewes sent me some info on a structure …read more

Actually, I suppose you could say that our house is a very, very, very, offbeat house.
But my point; which band grooved along with these titled featured lyrics?
What about these songs:

Burning Down The House
Pink Houses
House of Fun
House of the Rising Sun
The House Song
Home Sweet Home
Houses of the Holy

Think you know? Don’t have a clue. Either way Offbeat is going to send you away to find out today. Did I just rhyme?
Today, no homes, no strange buildings; today instead, Offbeat is featuring some fine tunes by some fine folks who like to sing about houses in honor of the very cool new …read more