The addition was designed to respect the original late 1800s Virginia farmhouse while also making a fresh statement for a modern family’s lifestyle. Its exterior materials and roof pitches replicate those of the original house. The family room features sloping ceilings, exposed roof trusses, and skylights to brighten the interior. It was showcased on the […]
Tree House is nestled in a densely wooded area and was designed to preserve the natural topography and as many trees as possible. Part of the front entrance roof was planned to accommodate a tree. The architecture follows the land’s natural slope, with each exit opening onto a grade-level stone terrace. Exterior materials were kept […]
Mom, Dad, and their six children share a love of water, nature, and a slower-paced lifestyle in this home located at the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and the Rappahannock River. The design emphasizes low maintenance, passive solar heating, and minimal disruption to the ecosystem during construction. A turbine ventilator helps facilitate cooling. The interior […]
The clients had many design ideas when they initially approached us. Sometimes it’s hard to articulate what one wants. They considered Victorian or turn-of-the-century (1900) styles, but the site didn’t lend itself to that model. As their longtime friend, I knew they were avid collectors of colonial-era antiques. This inspired the idea of the New […]