Meet the 2025 Dollhouse Architect & Builders
John Plaster is an Atlanta-based architect known for transforming wishlists and constraints into inspired, beautiful homes. His work across the Southeast blends creativity with a deep sense of belonging - breathing soul into modern homes and life into traditional styles. With degrees in Architecture and Interior Architecture from Auburn University, he trained at the Rural Studio and top firms like LSM and McAlpine before founding Plaster Architecture in 2020. In 2024, his firm received two Gold Medals at the Georgia Design Awards, affirming his reputation for thoughtful design rooted in both artistry and place.
John’s work has been featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Georgia Design Magazine, Metropolis, and Rural Studio at Twenty.
Alair Greater Atlanta is a trusted custom home building and remodeling firm serving the Metro Atlanta area, including Buckhead, Decatur, and Marietta. With a commitment to integrity, transparency, and exceptional craftsmanship, Alair partners with clients to bring their unique visions to life. From custom homes to whole-house renovations and specialized remodeling projects, Alair's collaborative approach ensures a personalized and seamless experience from concept to completion. The region is powered by a team of local partners: Frank Wickstead in Buckhead, Heather Shuster in Decatur, and Dale Contant in Marietta—each bringing deep-rooted expertise, community focus, and a passion for exceptional residential construction.
Supporting this leadership on a broader scale are regional partners Peter and David Michelson, who provide decades of industry experience and strategic guidance across the Greater Atlanta market.
SCAD + La Petite Maison
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is thrilled to announce its partnership with La Petite Maison for the 2025 Dollhouse Design Tour and Gala, benefiting the Boyce Ansley School. SCAD is the foremost innovative design and fabrication resource in Atlanta, and this partnership demonstrates the university's commitment to excellence in both technology-focused education and community impact.
SCAD's leading-edge fabrication resources and expertise transform architectural vision into miniature reality, providing the tools needed for the team at Alair Custom Homes to masterfully piece together ten stunning iterations of this year's home, designed by John Plaster Architects.
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Showcasing Technological Excellence
La Petite Maison, Alair Custom Homes, and John Plaster Architects have strategically chosen SCAD for its unparalleled technology and design resources. The project will leverage SCAD's state-of-the-art capabilities including:
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Precision laser-cutting technology
Advanced 3-D printing systems
Full access to the comprehensive Industrial Design Shop​
As both an in-kind sponsor and primary fabricator, SCAD's contribution extends far beyond technical support, embodying the university's dedication to design for positive social impact.
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Student Innovation Meets Professional Excellence
This fall academic quarter, SCAD will unveil its own visionary interpretation of the dollhouse through an exciting design sprint featuring collaborative teams of Interior Design and Fine Arts students, alumni, and faculty. This dynamic initiative will showcase SCAD's signature blend of imaginative creativity, professional-quality artistry, and collaborative innovation that defines the university's educational experience.
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Exclusive Public Showcase
The SCAD dollhouse will make its debut at SCAD Atlanta's SCAD Art Sales Gallery at 1600 Peachtree NW, featured prominently during the university's Fine Arts Showcase and holiday artwork sale on November 7th. This exclusive preview builds anticipation for La Petite Maison's signature Gala on November 19th, creating a month-long celebration of design excellence and charitable giving. While the other nine Maisons will be auctioned during the gala, SCAD's version will go on to be displayed proudly at the Ansley School, inspiring a future generation of artists to pursue creative careers.
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This partnership exemplifies SCAD's mission to prepare students for creative leadership while making meaningful contributions to the community through innovative design and cutting-edge fabrication technology.
About the SCAD School of Building Arts and Interior Design program
The story of SCAD begins with interior design. Interior design was one of the eight original degree program offerings at the university’s founding in 1978, and over four decades later, interior design is one of the university’s highest enrolled programs across SCAD’s global locations in Savannah, Atlanta, Lacoste, France and SCADnow.
Within the university’s prestigious and award-winning School of Building Arts, SCAD offers B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. degrees in Interior Design. With cutting-edge resources and unparalleled career preparation and through exemplary instruction, SCAD interior design students explore a wide range of career paths, learning to maximize health, wellness, style, and sustainable practices across corporate, residential, retail, and hospitality design.
Interior Design is one of the SCAD’s most awarded degree programs. SCAD’s interior design program empowers students to create portfolios that win prestigious international awards, such as the Red Dot Design Awards, the Donghia Foundation, Contract Magazine, American Society of Interior Designers, Interior Design Magazine, and others. The SCAD undergraduate and graduate interior design programs are decorated with more No. 1 rankings than any other university, earning the top spots in DesignIntelligence's "Best Architecture and Design Schools".
Led by Founder and President Paula Wallace, the university’s learning environments and experiences are designed to be delightful, intentional, and professionally focused. SCAD's reputation for inspiring spaces has been recognized by leading architecture and design organizations, including the International Interior Design Association and Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. SCAD interiors are celebrated by Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, and ELLE Décor, among many other major media outlets.