In the renovation and addition to this home in Falls Church VA, exterior hard-scapes and garden spaces surround the house while the spaces within the home are made larger and are opened up to the forestall views surrounding the home. When walking on the pathway one crosses the many thresholds along the exterior that help to separate and create new intimate garden spaces. Steel, concrete, and wood ...... >> Suite
This remodel merged the interior and exterior spaces by opening the existing house to the new patios and decks. This new arrangement of spaces creates a rich and contemporary living environment. The two story deck became an extension of the house, providing private covered outdoor space below and a tree house connection to the valley views from above.... >> Suite
The building has been nestled into the site to maximize exposure from the south and minimize exposure from the north. Drought tolerant plantings were chosen throughout the project. The concrete block planters are watered with storm-water collected from the upper patio. ... >> Suite
My client came to me after staying in an upscale Hotel in the Napa valley and had an idea to change her 1960's ranch into a contemporary style ranch home. The idea was to get rid of the stucco exterior, add several dormers that brought style and light as well as change the roof to a standing seam metal roof. The entire house had metamorphisized into a whole new home and brings together a very cl...... >> Suite
