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Interior Rehab/Renovation and Rear addition for a Multi-unit residential building in the historic Little Italy neighborhood. We converted this vintage 2 flat into a lovely private residence for the owners duplexing the 1st & 2nd floors. We also designed a separate "In-Law" unit at the gardel level for rentals.
We also added a "living" Green roof which increased thermal efficiency and reduced energy costs for the owners. Probably the 1st and only Green roof in the Little Italy neighborhood for a private residence.
Overall a very positive and sustainable renovation adding tons of Value for the client and great for the environment.

The transformed basement is a beautifully finished, functional living space with modern flooring, energy-efficient lighting, and custom design features. Now a vibrant entertainment area, home office, or gym, it enhances property value and maximizes usable square footage.

Our modern portico designs not only elevate your home's entrance with their sleek elegance but also provide practical benefits. They offer a sheltered threshold that protects you and your guests from the elements, reducing the wear on your front door and keeping your entryway clean. The right portico can improve your home's energy efficiency by acting as an additional barrier against heat and cold. It's an architectural feature that boosts curb appeal, potentially increasing your property's value. Choose our portico for a blend of functionality, protection, and timeless sophistication that welcomes you home.
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Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces.
We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem.
Extensive alterations include:
- a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout
- vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness
- redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage
- the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other
- added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space
- drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan
- placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel
- incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed
- moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic
- mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences
- custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting
- development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker
- energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Converted existing patio into a living space to increase square footage of home & create a studio space for homeowner. A 12’ X 62’ Pergola built out of very large cedar timbers for durability & design purpose to cool down back part of the house from west setting sun & a space to relax with her husband & enjoy watching the dogs. Walkway under the Pergola are thin brick pavers. All windows & doors installed on patio are energy efficient & the patio floor is a faux finish stamped concrete overlayed on top of old concrete to give a better look to the finish for the living space.

Example of a mid-sized country l-shaped porcelain tile and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

A simple improvement to increase storage, organization and efficiency in a kitchen are cutlery dividers. It's the best way to minimize drawer clutter and be confident that you know exactly where the next utensil you need is. We also refaced the kitchen cabinets in white Formica, upgraded the cabinet doors with soft-close hinges and new roll out-drawers for lower cabinet storage.

The project involved completely renovating and expanding a 1970’s contemporary style prefab kit house. Three principal concerns drove the programming and design of the Project: To create comfortable and sufficient living quarters for the two families that own the dwelling together; to transform the aesthetic of the dated structure; and to create an energy-efficient and low-maintenance second home for the Clients.
Among the changes made to achieve the Clients’ goals were: a new Entrance Vestibule with plenty of hanging space for coats, ample room for boots and shoes, and cubbies for accessories; a Ski and Board Locker Room; an additional Bedroom and Bathroom; an expanded Great Room / Kitchen; and enlarged bathrooms.
New rooflines, traditional double-hung windows, and barn-red lap siding with board-and-batten detailing, brought about the metamorphosis of the dull, disheveled little house into a bright and happy vernacular Vermont home.
Energy-efficient windows, a high-efficiency heat-circulating fireplace, energy-saving plumbing fixtures and appliances, and a double, “Galvalume” standing-seam metal roof with a high solar reflectance index were incorporated to significantly increase the energy-efficiency of the home.
Finally, eaves were extended to protect siding and windows, and exterior and interior finishes were carefully selected to make this second home a low maintenance proposition for its owners.

Zola Windows now offers the American Heritage SDH, a high-performance, all-wood simulated double hung window for landmarked and other historic buildings. This replica-quality window has been engineered to include a lower Zola Tilt & Turn and a Fixed upper that provide outstanding performance, all while maintaining the style and proportions of a traditional double hung window.
Today’s renovations of historic buildings are becoming increasingly focused on achieving maximum energy efficiency for reduced monthly utilities costs and a minimized carbon footprint. In energy efficient retrofits, air tightness and R-values of the windows become crucial, which cannot be achieved with sliding windows. Double hung windows, which are very common in older buildings, present a major challenge to architects and builders aiming to significantly improve energy efficiency of historic buildings while preserving their architectural heritage. The Zola American Heritage SDH features R-11 glass and triple air seals. At the same time, it maintains the original architectural aesthetic due to its historic style, proportions, and also the clever use of offset glass planes that create the shadow line that is characteristic of a historic double hung window.
With its triple seals and top of the line low-iron European glass, the American Heritage SDH offers superior acoustic performance. For increased sound protection, Zola also offers the window with custom asymmetrical glazing, which provides up to 51 decibels (dB) of sound deadening performance. The American Heritage SDH also boasts outstanding visible light transmittance of VT=0.71, allowing for maximum daylighting. Zola’s all-wood American Heritage SDH is available in a variety of furniture-grade species, including FSC-certified pine, oak, and meranti.
Photo Credit: Amiaga Architectural Photography

Converted existing patio into a living space to increase square footage of home & create a studio space for homeowner. A 12’ X 62’ Pergola built out of very large cedar timbers for durability & design purpose to cool down back part of the house from west setting sun & a space to relax with her husband & enjoy watching the dogs. Walkway under the Pergola are thin brick pavers. All windows & doors installed on patio are energy efficient & the patio floor is a faux finish stamped concrete overlayed on top of old concrete to give a better look to the finish for the living space.

We met this cute pup in this delightful den where we installed a large new sliding window. Letting in lots of natural light and providing excellent energy efficiency, this new window looks terrific in this cozy space. Increase the value and improve the look of your home with new windows and doors from Renewal by Andersen of Greater Toronto, Ottawa and most of Ontario.
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These St. Louis homeowners chose a traditional raised short panel steel garage doors in Almond. The top row windows with decorative grilles not only add style to the new door, they allow natural light to flow inward to brighten up the garage space as well. This Clopay garage door has built-in insulation to increase energy efficiency while providing quiet door operation too. | Project and Photo Credits: ProLift Garage Doors of St. Louis

Heated Driveway System Installation. This project showcases a professionally installed hydronic driveway system. The Red PEX tubing is laid out over a reinforced rebar grid before concrete is poured. This system circulates heated water through the tubing to melt snow and ice during winter, providing a clear and safe surface without the need for shoveling or deicing chemicals. This is Ideal for cold climates, this energy-efficient solution increases convenience, safety, and curb appeal.

Attractive bathroom with new sliding window we installed. This lovely bathroom with white shower curtain and brick-inspired accent wall looks fabulous with a new energy efficient and modern window. Increase the value and improve the look of your home with new windows from Renewal by Andersen Long Island, serving Suffolk, Nassau, Queens and Brooklyn.
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2013 Tour of Remodeled Home #13
This was a great home, but it was in desperate need of a kitchen remodel by Fleming Construction LLC because the original design was bulky and lacked efficiency.
"The owners needed space to cook and bake for a large family and home daycare. By removing a dysfunctional island and installing a peninsula we were able to increase workflow in the kitchen. Replacing the desk space with a 64” refrigerator and flanking it with pantries, we added a ton of storage space. We updated the old butler’s pantry into a beverage bar and spruced up
the powder room.

Heated Driveway System Installation. This project showcases a professionally installed hydronic driveway system. The Red PEX tubing is laid out over a reinforced rebar grid before concrete is poured. This system circulates heated water through the tubing to melt snow and ice during winter, providing a clear and safe surface without the need for shoveling or deicing chemicals. This is Ideal for cold climates, this energy-efficient solution increases convenience, safety, and curb appeal.

The owners of this stately Adams Morgan rowhouse wanted to reconfigure rooms on the two upper levels and create a better layout for the nursery, guest room and au pair bathroom on the second floor. Our crews fully gutted and reframed the floors and walls of the front rooms, taking the opportunity of open walls to increase energy-efficiency with spray foam insulation at exposed exterior walls.
The middle bedroom on the second floor serves as a nursery. Bright turquoise doors and trim set the tone for the colorful space.

Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four.
Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder.
The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight.
At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones.
The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight.
The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC. Lake Geneva WI. - home is renovated with refreshing new cherry cabinetry from Plato Woodwork, Inc. for increased efficiency while maintaining its rustic charm. Cherry cabinetry in the Briar finish with a flat sheen. Hardware from Schlub in Italian Nickel, panels for SubZero refrigerator, Thermador dishwasher, microwave, ovens and range. Countertops Caesarstone Quartz, with raised bar with footrest. Photography by S.Photography/Shanna Wolf

Lovely kitchen with retro appeal and new windows we installed. With wood cabinetry and checkered flooring this warm and welcoming kitchen looks wonderful with all new white energy efficient windows. New windows bring increased value and improved style and curb appeal to your home from Renewal by Andersen of Long Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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