A dilapidated 1700s log house with an 1800s addition was meticulously restored and updated. A stone addition was designed on the right. All the stones used for the house and terraces were harvested from this site. We later added the carriage house with a large apartment above the garage. Fauquier County, Virginia Exterior of carriage […]
Stonewall Golf Club, which opened in 2001, overlooks scenic Lake Manassas. The clubhouse features a semi-circular patio at the rear of the building, which is used for restaurant dining and wedding ceremonies. The owners desired an open-air pavilion-style structure to cover the patio without obstructing the view of the lake. The challenge was to design […]
The addition was designed using a ‘hyphen’ to minimize its visual impact and maintain a subordinate relationship with the historic structure. Other architectural strategies include breaking down the addition’s mass into smaller elements, keeping it lower and positioned behind the main house, and utilizing similar roof pitches and materials to complement the historic residence. The […]
The historic church required an expanded fellowship hall featuring a kitchen, larger offices, and restrooms that are ADA-compliant. Additionally, the front and rear exterior entries needed to become ADA-compliant. We used traditional cement stucco, a standing-seam metal roof, and stone foundations to match the existing building for the exterior. Upperville, Virginia https://jameshricko.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/JHA_MtPisgah.mp4 Mt. Pisgah Baptist […]
Melrose Castle, built in 1853, served as a Union Army headquarters during the Civil War. The owners wanted a garage addition that was compatible with the Gothic structure. A four-car, side-loading garage with a breezeway connecting to the castle was designed to appear as an extension. Architectural concrete blocks were selected to match the color […]
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 […]