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Herndon
Addition + Renovation
A classic 1940s cottage is recast as a site-inspired modern residence.
Sheltered under the tall oaks of the Rugby Hills neighborhood in Charlottesville, Herndon began as a classic 1940s Cape Cod. Its cellular floor plan was at odds with the lifestyle of its owners; one of dinner parties and backyard barbecues where friends and family abound. The house's saving grace: a small side porch that fostered a casual dialog with passing neighbors. The spirit of those exchanges served as the core design inspiration for the house’s addition. Learn more >
Myrtle
Addition + Renovation
A light-filled addition creates thoughtful dialog with a 1910 farmhouse.
Simultaneously simple and handsome, Myrtle is a classic example of the 1900s Belmont farmhouse. Its diagram, tidy and efficient, served its family well for years until the arrival of their second child necessitated more space. The missive: remove an old lean-to addition that housed a cramped kitchen and, in its place, create a two-story modern space for living, cooking, and entertaining while celebrating the architectural history of the house. Learn more >
Belmont
Addition + Renovation
Strategic space planning breathes new life into family living.
As with most modern and growing families, insufficient living space and poor programming began to present a challenge to the owners of Belmont, a 1925 Charlottesville farmhouse with a classically cellular floor plan. Typical for houses of this era, public and private spaces were organized by floor with bedrooms and bathrooms commingled upstairs and the kitchen, living, and dining rooms downstairs. Taking the pressure off each floor meant adding a modest addition for a primary suite and reprogramming the first floor to promote better connection and functionality between adjacent living spaces. Learn More >
