Another end view from a different elevation, highlighting the context in regard to the stone.
Photo of a traditional hillside landscaping in DC Metro for summer.

The living room in context to the kitchen.

On the main street heading into Maplewood Village sat a home that was completely out of scale and did not exhibit the grandeur of the other homes surrounding it. When the home became available, our client seized the opportunity to create a home that is more in scale and character with the neighborhood. By creating a home with period details and traditional materials, this new home dovetails seamlessly into the the rhythm of the street while providing all the modern conveniences today's busy life demands. Clawson Architects was pleased to work in collaboration with the owners to create a new home design that takes into account the context, period and scale of the adjacent homes without being a "replica". It recalls details from the English Arts and Crafts style. The stucco finish on the exterior is consistent with the stucco finish on one of the adjacent homes as well as others on the block.

This project, located within the Camino Del Mar 'beach community', posed an interesting challenge. The project sits within the low lying areas of the San Dieguito River flood plain which required that the building finished floor be set at an elevation 7'-0" above the existing grade. Our goal in dealing with the flood plain requirements and the floor area restrictions was to create a simple, efficient plan that would maximize light, air and privacy, as well as have a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living. We have chosen durable materials appropriate to the neighborhood context that would perform well under a marine environment and satisfy the client's desire for an "autheticity of materials" with a contemporary aesthetic.

Peter Ellery Photographer
Example of a trendy white flat roof design in Perth

Laurie Black Photography. A classic "Martha's Vineyard" shingle style house set in the traditional neighborhood of Washington Park...a unique emphasis of architectural elements and enrichments - with dedicated molding profiles "in the antique" - adding a touch of sophistication and uplifting the décor to suit its urban context. Timeless & well-built with stunning natural light.

The Winslow House is a play of solid and void in the context of a modern farmhouse. The daytime pavilion houses the kitchen and home office that spreads into the living and dining spaces. The nocturnal wing of the house features a master bedroom downstairs with two junior master bedrooms upstairs. Designed by BC&J Architecture.

Client’s had an expanding family and desperately needed a mudroom and more covered parking. The design solution was to convert the existing garage into an expansive mudroom and storage area and build a new two car garage and car port. The addition was designed to nestle into the existing building and landscape context, taking great care to make it seem like it has always been there. The garage addition also includes a new bonus room above. While working with the overall context of the existing Architecture was critical, the car port presented an opportunity for a nod to the modern by supporting the structure on narrow pipe columns above the top of the brick piers to give the roof an almost weightless appearance.

Paul Wolfgang Steimer
Example of a large minimalist backyard rectangular and concrete paver pool fountain design in San Luis Obispo

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Miami with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Living room - traditional living room idea

Home design - traditional home design idea

Luxurious dressing room with custon mirrored cabinetry and open shelving. Photography by Pete Weigley.
Inspiration for a timeless gender-neutral medium tone wood floor dressing room remodel in New York with beaded inset cabinets and white cabinets