When our client bought the house he was the fourth owner and while the home remained historically intact there were serious maintenance issues. He needed practical things like a functional kitchen and a master bathroom but didn’t want to upset the balance or historic patina of the house. Over the years the owner had collected Read More >

"The architects thoughtfully redesigned the old front addition by adding a new cornice which gives the house a graceful proportion." Read More >

New built-in cabinets in the dining room combine linen storage below and a serving surface above. The height of the cabinets was designed to maintain views from the table to the backyard. The kitchen was completely remodeled and updated with surfaces and details more appropriate for the historic home. The former dining room, which used Read More >

We wanted to maintain the asymmetrical balance of the home and integrate the addition so it felt like it was always there. We matched the trim on the master bedroom addition with the original trim on the house, and we used a low-sloped metal roof to give it the appearance of an old porch. On Read More >

We researched historic pattern books to understand the right details and proportions. We recreated existing exterior millwork to tie the porch into the house and make it look like it has always been there. Our clients have a great place for interacting with their neighbors when they want and a quiet space for sitting and Read More >

We removed the old stair and replaced it with a new steel and wood stairway, enclosed within a glass wall. The stairway is now a focal point that brings light into the interior of the house and connects all three floors. The whole lower level was turned into a temperature-controlled wine cellar with a dining Read More >