My architectural design firm focuses primarily on residential projects. I design new houses, additions and renovations to existing homes. My approach is to carefully study my clients' practical needs and aesthetic aspirations and then look at the design challenge from many different angles. The project evolves as the client responds to different design options. What emerges is an innovative, inspiring design uniquely suited for the client. I received my graduate degree from Washington University in 1989.
Initially, we meet with the homeowner to discuss the goals and requirements for the project. Once we have a thorough understanding of what the client would like to achieve, we move on to information gathering. Here our design team reviews the existing conditions and takes as-built measurements and photos of the existing home/property. A surveyor may be contacted at this stage to produce a site survey. Next we move on to Schematic Design: the development of simple floor plans and exterior elevations that illustrate general design concepts.
The existing entry hall was narrow, and uninviting. The front porch was bland. The solution was to expand the entry hall out four feet with a two story piece that allowed for a new straight run of stairs, a larger foyer at the entry door with sidelights and a fanlight window above. A Palladian...
We added a 3 story addition to this 1920's Dutch colonial style home. The addition consisted of an unfinished basement/ future playroom, a main floor kitchen and family room and a master suite above. We also added a screened porch with double french doors that became the transition between the...
I recently replaced my existing deck and added a larger deck with a dining area and a covered seating group centered on a new outdoor gas fireplace. To expand the seating area, the stairs were relocated to the back side of the fireplace. The stone work on the back of the firebox extends to the...
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