These slabs literally mark the beginning of RE-CO BKLYN. Way back in 2012 we felled 7 Black Walnut trees at Netherworld Baptist Church in Salt Point, NY. We found their Craigslist ad asking for help because two trees from this grove had already fallen, endangering their parsonage. That job almost broke us, but instead made us stronger. We proved to ourselves that we had the mettle for this type of work. We learned that tank tops, hot/humid days and walnut chips don't make a good combo. And we are grateful for the wonderful people at Netherwood and for that opportunity that helped us get started.

The expanse of synthetic turf connecting the patio and pool provides ample play space without endangering a magnificent heritage oak tree.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Located on farmland in McLean, Virginia, the American Farmhouse balances the expected comforts of a new home with the bucolic beauty of an old farmhouse. The final site plan still has evidence showing parallel courses of the barn’s destiny. The house mass is broken and lowered so that the home can remain secondary to the monolithic barn structure. Earthy and elemental materials are selected for the home that reference the barn without directly mimicking it. Wooden members found inside the barn and from other barns bridge ceilings and are used in floors along with rustic slate adding to a sense of simplicity to the farmhouse design. The age and patina of the barn is reflected in the house’s textural use of board and batten and field stone layered similar to stone foundations. The original development plan was to demolish the existing barn and construct three suburban homes. Part of an endangered breed, as one of the few remaining barns in the area, it was originally viewed as a challenge in a luxury home construction with several difficulties posed to the impending project: it would be expensive to renovate, vulnerable to demolition, and threatened by urban sprawl. However, instead of trying to alter or destroy the barn, the structure was fully embraced into the traditional architecture project as a centerpiece and was used as the inspiration for the home. The new house was sited parallel to the barn so that views to the barn gable were accessible.

A lush carpet of synthetic turf next to the pool provides ample play space without endangering an existing heritage oak tree.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Pair of giant sea turtles swimming in the ocean on coral reef. Textured backgrounds, pouring & spattering vibrant colors, stylized strokes, silver and copper leaf applications with high flow acrylics colors. Combination of impressionism with a touch of realism inspired by nature.

Basements & Cellars. Finishing Ideas! Turn your basement spaces into smart areas dedicated to leisure, hobbies, play areas, or entertainment. Unfinished basements are usually a headache for home and business owners, not just because of the waste of space and precious square footage, but because unused basements are more likely to deteriorate, accumulate humidity, mold, allergens, and endanger the overall foundations and structures when there is lack of maintenance. Improve and transform your space into an additional guest room, a custom-designed home office, a bar or an an entertainment room; add closets and storage space or contact us to help you with more ideas to give your basement a good make over!

Native Jack-in-the-pulpit center - look at that cool hooded flower - small red berries developed in the summer. Looking forward to see this one come back each spring. The purple Tall Larkspur, Delphinium exaltatum, is an endangered plant native to the Ozarks and Appalachians

Basements & Cellars. Finishing Ideas! Turn your basement spaces into smart areas dedicated to leisure, hobbies, play areas, or entertainment. Unfinished basements are usually a headache for home and business owners, not just because of the waste of space and precious square footage, but because unused basements are more likely to deteriorate, accumulate humidity, mold, allergens, and endanger the overall foundations and structures when there is lack of maintenance. Improve and transform your space into an additional guest room, a custom-designed home office, a bar or an an entertainment room; add closets and storage space or contact us to help you with more ideas to give your basement a good make over!

Natives: woodland spiderwort (pink in rear) coral bells (cultivar with big leaves at right rear) jack-in-the-pulpit (large tri-leaves at front). The tall slender plant is Tall Larkspur, Delphinium exaltatum, which is an endangered native plant. It is ephemeral, so is out of the ground only the cool spring. by July it hides below ground.

Basements & Cellars. Finishing Ideas! Turn your basement spaces into smart areas dedicated to leisure, hobbies, play areas, or entertainment. Unfinished basements are usually a headache for home and business owners, not just because of the waste of space and precious square footage, but because unused basements are more likely to deteriorate, accumulate humidity, mold, allergens, and endanger the overall foundations and structures when there is lack of maintenance. Improve and transform your space into an additional guest room, a custom-designed home office, a bar or an an entertainment room; add closets and storage space or contact us to help you with more ideas to give your basement a good make over!

Basements & Cellars. Finishing Ideas! Turn your basement spaces into smart areas dedicated to leisure, hobbies, play areas, or entertainment. Unfinished basements are usually a headache for home and business owners, not just because of the waste of space and precious square footage, but because unused basements are more likely to deteriorate, accumulate humidity, mold, allergens, and endanger the overall foundations and structures when there is lack of maintenance. Improve and transform your space into an additional guest room, a custom-designed home office, a bar or an an entertainment room; add closets and storage space or contact us to help you with more ideas to give your basement a good make over!

What does a roof deck look like when every part of the roof, even areas deemed uninhabitable and structurally weak, is utilized and optimized? This large midcentury home on the edge of Presidio National Park in San Francisco had an incredible location and views. But the original roof deck suffered from poor design detailing that had rendered it a leaking, deteriorating mess. Even worse, the previous owner had covered three roof areas surrounding the deck with river stones, structurally overloading the building and endangering its occupants. We removed the river stones and everything else down to the framing. An expertly detailed drainage and waterproofing system underlies everything above. The deck and access stairs are surfaced with durable and refined porcelain pavers. The guardrail is made from custom stainless steel supports with clear, low-iron, laminated glass spanning between for an unobstructed view. Heated seats make watching the chilly fog roll in through the gate comfy. Planting and greenery surround the deck. The type varies depending on structural conditions- a deep planter sits on top of a structural wall, sedums in shallow soil occupy the strong edges of the surrounding rooftops, and faux grass turf fills out the middle in areas that can’t support the weight of wet soil.

What does a roof deck look like when every part of the roof, even areas deemed uninhabitable and structurally weak, is utilized and optimized? This large midcentury home on the edge of Presidio National Park in San Francisco had an incredible location and views. But the original roof deck suffered from poor design detailing that had rendered it a leaking, deteriorating mess. Even worse, the previous owner had covered three roof areas surrounding the deck with river stones, structurally overloading the building and endangering its occupants. We removed the river stones and everything else down to the framing. An expertly detailed drainage and waterproofing system underlies everything above. The deck and access stairs are surfaced with durable and refined porcelain pavers. The guardrail is made from custom stainless steel supports with clear, low-iron, laminated glass spanning between for an unobstructed view. Heated seats make watching the chilly fog roll in through the gate comfy. Planting and greenery surround the deck. The type varies depending on structural conditions- a deep planter sits on top of a structural wall, sedums in shallow soil occupy the strong edges of the surrounding rooftops, and faux grass turf fills out the middle in areas that can’t support the weight of wet soil.

custom staircase, local artist painted on wall endangered species to Vero Beach, local artist commissioned for painting.
Eclectic staircase photo in Miami

This is an 8' dining table made from reclaimed longleaf pine - an endangered species now. The wood is about 100 years old which provides the distress and color (patina). It is based on the 19th century French country farm table with updated variations. It is hand made and is solid wood.

Mini Farm Box vegetable garden attracts Monarch Butterflies. Milkweed acts as only plant where endangered Monarchs lay eggs. Eggs hatch into baby caterpillars that eat through the leaves. Large caterpillars form a J, transform into a chrysalis, then metamorphosize into the magnificent Monarch.

Please contact the artist via email at darlenewatsonartist@gmail.com or check online galleries that represent her which are also listed on her website. This original is part of the three that are available on the artist's website where when sold 50% of this will go to the Canadian Wildlife Federation in relation to the Monarch Butterfly being on the endangered list.

Please contact the artist via email at darlenewatsonartist@gmail.com or check online galleries that represent her which are also listed on her website. This original is part of the three that are available on the artist's website where when sold 50% of this will go to the Canadian Wildlife Federation in relation to the Monarch Butterfly being on the endangered list.