Raimist, who's working on the definitive biography of St. Louis Modernist architect Harris Armstrong, talks about his favorite hidden architectural treasures.
The ceilings were falling down. The grout was too clean. The chimney was too low. The finials were gone. Restoring a Compton Heights mansion to its original glory was no mean feat for this anesthesiologist.
More homeowners are choosing expensive, time-consuming additions that can double the size of a house. But is it worth the money, noise and dirt? Many say "yes."
