New Kitchen in Takoma Park
We just completed a kitchen enlargement in Takoma Park, Maryland for a family of four. The new kitchen now includes an island and sits in a footprint previously occupied by separate galley kitchen, powder room, and pantry spaces. Windows in the kitchen were enlarged to flood the space with light and provide large views into the picturesque backyard, complete with a ninja warrior course. Read More
Woodridge Addition wrapping up
We’re in the home stretch at our Woodridge Addition! Besides small punchlist items, the existing bathroom is now being remodeled since it was left during construction for the owners to use. The new exterior siding matched up well with the existing siding, even though the profile was not an exact match. Read More
Tricky Framing complete at Woodridge Addition
Framing of the new 2-story addition at our Woodridge Addition has been complete for a few weeks now. The bulk of the framing work was erected in about one week! Below are a few snapshots of the progress from initial framing installation to the weather barrier and window installation. The first floor will have a new family room, while the second floor will create a new bedroom suite. Read More
Lead-safe renovation required for Woodridge Addition
Construction started on our Woodridge Addition, and begins with demolition of the existing rear rooms. Built in 1909, this Four Square home is expanding for additional living space and upgraded fixtures. In addition, the owners and their toddler will live in the home during the construction work. Lead-safe renovation is important for homes built before 1978, and when children are present. Read More
HPRB approves “concept review” for Capitol Hill Garage Addition
Earlier this month the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) approved the “concept review” for our Capitol Hill alley garage addition proposal. The project also gained unanimous support from the Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners (ANC), and the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS). Read More
Denzel’s Shark Bar to open in Fells Point, Baltimore
We’re currently working with Chef Richards to open his new Baltimore restaurant, Denzel’s Shark Bar. The restaurant is located in historic Fells Point and originally operated as Jimmy’s for decades featuring American fare. The new restaurant will serve seafood and Caribbean cuisine. Read More
Sustainable Homes: Weatherization
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of discussing “Weatherization” with Anna McCorvey of The River East Design Center, and Jennifer Kulp Johnston with DC Department of Energy and Environment. I presented a brief overview of the home’s exterior wall & roof system, looking at insulation and air leakage management. Read More
Silver Spring Addition: Siding Updates
It’s been a long time coming but we finally have siding installed and it looks amazing! The siding delivery was one of the many delays due to the ongoing coronavirus. The trex decking was also recently installed. Read More
This Thanksgiving we’re grateful for our Homeschool Pod
2020 has been a year of reflection bringing into focus the essentials that really matter. As we approach one of the most celebrated holidays of the year, I keep thinking about the homeschool pod that we started this fall for our kindergarten child. Read More
Silver Spring Addition in the final stretch
Our Silver Spring Addition is quickly approaching substantial completion. Since the last post a lot of progress has been made, mostly on the interior. Read More
Brookland Exterior Refresh
This past week I worked with Brookland, DC clients on a series of quick study renderings to help them visualize options for boosting their front entrance curb appeal. Read More
Arch Stories – How I got licensed
Earlier this summer I worked with Katherine Williams from Arch Stories to add my two-year journey of testing and passing the Architecture Registration Exams (ARE) to her website. Read More
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