A contemporary side return extension added to this traditional townhouse in a popular conservation area of Belsize Park in North London. We added a frameless glass roof with a concealed drainage detail, exposed brickwork and recessed LED details. The structure to create an open plan with the kitchen and family living room took large scale beams and temporary structural works to complete, as it was supporting this 5 storey property.

A contemporary side return extension added to this traditional townhouse in a popular conservation area of Belsize Park in North London. We added a frameless glass roof with a concealed drainage detail, exposed brickwork and recessed LED details. The structure to create an open plan with the kitchen and family living room took large scale beams and temporary structural works to complete, as it was supporting this 5 storey property.

Vanishing edge therapeutic spa and decorative privacy walls with perimeter plantings to provide screening and tranquility.
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Located in the Midtown East neighborhood of Turtle Bay, this project involved combining two separate units to create a duplex three bedroom apartment. The upper unit required a gut renovation to provide a new Master Bedroom suite, including the replacement of an existing Kitchen with a Master Bathroom, remodeling a second bathroom, and adding new closets and cabinetry throughout. An opening was made in the steel floor structure between the units to install a new stair. The lower unit had been renovated recently and only needed work in the Living/Dining area to accommodate the new staircase. Given the long and narrow proportion of the apartment footprint, it was important that the stair be spatially efficient while creating a focal element to unify the apartment. The stair structure takes the concept of a spine beam and splits it into two thin steel plates, which support horizontal plates recessed into the underside of the treads. The wall adjacent to the stair was clad with vertical wood slats to physically connect the two levels and define a double height space. Whitewashed oak flooring runs through both floors, with solid white oak for the stair treads and window countertops. The blackened steel stair structure contrasts with white satin lacquer finishes to the slat wall and built-in cabinetry. On the upper floor, full height electrolytic glass panels bring natural light into the stair hall from the Master Bedroom, while providing privacy when needed. archphoto.com

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Beautiful, interesting potted plants add color, height and textural accents that can accent existing/new structures, pavings and architectural features or function as beautiful stand-alone garden space focal points on their own. Ohana Art Environments' team of Designers and Craftsmen-Installers are masters of the artful composition and placement of pottery and potted plants.

Beautiful, interesting potted plants add color, height and textural accents that can accent existing/new structures, pavings and architectural features or function as beautiful stand-alone garden space focal points on their own. Ohana Art Environments' team of Designers and Craftsmen-Installers are masters of the artful composition and placement of pottery and potted plants.

A clean, contemporary five bedroom home for an Australian Family & friends. Features Full Master Bedroom suite with two full Bedroom en-suites, additional two Bedrooms, Wine Cellar, Entertainment area and two and one half car garage

Home expansion services including second-story additions, master suite expansions, guest bedroom additions, and multi-room projects. EDR Design Build handles structural analysis, foundation work, roofing integration, interior finishes, and seamless connection to existing home systems. Manages permits, zoning compliance, and ensures architectural consistency between original structure and new construction. Typical projects 500-2000 sq ft with 6-12 month timelines.

A contemporary side return extension added to this traditional townhouse in a popular conservation area of Belsize Park in North London. We added a frameless glass roof with a concealed drainage detail, exposed brickwork and recessed LED details. The structure to create an open plan with the kitchen and family living room took large scale beams and temporary structural works to complete, as it was supporting this 5 storey property.

This Master Bedroom was a complete addition to an existing home, taking the project from the ground up and seamlessly integrating the new space with the original structure. Our team began by laying the foundation and framing the addition, followed by the installation of drywall, plaster, and exterior stucco. We also completed all of the electrical work, including the wiring and placement of the room's lighting fixtures before closing up the walls. Once the structure work was completed, we installed medium-toned hardwood flooring, new windows, and a sliding glass door that brings in natural light and provides direct access to the yard. To complete the space, we added decorative wall sconces, installed elegant wallpaper, and finished the ceiling with a fresh coat of paint. A beautiful hanging light fixture provides the focal point, creating a warm, artistic, and inviting master bedroom that blends seamlessly with the existing home.

Home expansion services including second-story additions, master suite expansions, guest bedroom additions, and multi-room projects. EDR Design Build handles structural analysis, foundation work, roofing integration, interior finishes, and seamless connection to existing home systems. Manages permits, zoning compliance, and ensures architectural consistency between original structure and new construction. Typical projects 500-2000 sq ft with 6-12 month timelines.

After just completing a project for a client's second home, the house accidentally caught fire and most of the exisiting structure and furnishings was burned. This unfortunate episode allowed us an opportunity to create the dream home that our clients always wanted. After the fire, we were able to remodel an entirely new space including a wood celing with beams, venetian plaster walls, and wide plank white oak flooring. The installation although eclectic, reflects a mediterranean atmosphere filled with light and texture.

A Scullery or not? A separate baking area is positioned on the rear wall, partly partitioned off by frosted cavity sliding doors. This original wall line was retained to minimise structural changes and accommodate either an open and connected relationship with the 'home baker' chef OR discreetly hide when entertaining is underway! [See video for the magic in behind these doors and drawers!]

Traditional log and heavy wood structures are giving way to stunning steel and glass homes that are inviting Mother Nature in for drinks by the fireplace.

This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

A contemporary side return extension added to this traditional townhouse in a popular conservation area of Belsize Park in North London. We added a frameless glass roof with a concealed drainage detail, exposed brickwork and recessed LED details. The structure to create an open plan with the kitchen and family living room took large scale beams and temporary structural works to complete, as it was supporting this 5 storey property.

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows a master bathroom remodel. It includes a Porcelanosa large panel tile shower walls, pebble tile shower floor, penny tile wainscot and backsplash, 24 x 12 porcelain tile floor, and IKEA and custom cabinets.

Home expansion services including second-story additions, master suite expansions, guest bedroom additions, and multi-room projects. EDR Design Build handles structural analysis, foundation work, roofing integration, interior finishes, and seamless connection to existing home systems. Manages permits, zoning compliance, and ensures architectural consistency between original structure and new construction. Typical projects 500-2000 sq ft with 6-12 month timelines.