We live in a climate emergency. This client chose to act accordingly. History The Spencer Carriage House Deep Energy Retrofit/Restoration is the first Passive House level retrofit of a designated DC Landmark building. Listed on the National Register of Historic… read more →

A client with great taste and a keen eye are an architect’s delight. She is an artist with a great sense of color and style;  he, the son of an architect, grew up with a keen appreciation for design. The… read more →

This family had a problem with space and with curb appeal. They loved their neighborhood, and loved their yard, but didn’t like how their one-story house looked or functioned. They were going from being a couple to a being three-generation… read more →

This house is part of a family compound. Several houses and various out-buildings share a 176 acre ridge in Rockbridge County, Virginia, with spectacular views to the Blue Ridge Mountains. The owners wanted to upgrade the general level of quality… read more →

After ten years of using the original 1955 kitchen, we had worn it out. In 2001 we renovated and enlarged it, taking in space from the adjacent carport for a breakfast area, and adding a deck. The project was simultaneously… read more →

After living for years in an imperfect house in a great neighborhood, this family decided to tackle a whole raft of problems. They wanted to bring in lots of light, to create a new kitchen and family room that connects… read more →

When this family bought their home in Reston, they bought it because of the site. Beautifully wooded and south-facing, it was indeed extraordinary. But the house, built in the 1970’s, had very few windows, and little access to the outside.… read more →

One of the owners of this classic ranch house had grown up across the street and had many happy childhood memories associated with the house. When it came on the market, they bought the house with the intention of updating… read more →