Bronze metallic finish with a gold glaze.

Photography by Nathan Webb, AIA
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The goal of this master bath remodel was to; gain better use and function of the existing space, incorporate a large walk-in closet and update the appearance to integrate with the Owner’s otherwise contemporary home.

This historic Boston home, built in 1912, was on verge of complete deterioration after decades of neglect. When the home was purchased, the new owners were eager to make major renovations and add modern conveniences to the house. To move forward with the renos, they had to carefully follow the Massachusetts’ Historical Society guidelines and rules. To preserve the original window frames, it was not possible to install regular fixed screens for shading and insect protection. Luckily, Phantom’s retractable screens followed all of the Society’s guidelines, and provided the owners with the solar shade, ventilation and insect protection they needed.

Gorgeous townhouse with stylish black windows, 10 ft. ceilings on the first floor, first-floor guest suite with full bath and 2-car dedicated parking off the alley. Dining area with wainscoting opens into kitchen featuring large, quartz island, soft-close cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Uniquely-located, white, porcelain farmhouse sink overlooks the family room, so you can converse while you clean up! Spacious family room sports linear, contemporary fireplace, built-in bookcases and upgraded wall trim. Drop zone at rear door (with keyless entry) leads out to stamped, concrete patio. Upstairs features 9 ft. ceilings, hall utility room set up for side-by-side washer and dryer, two, large secondary bedrooms with oversized closets and dual sinks in shared full bath. Owner’s suite, with crisp, white wainscoting, has three, oversized windows and two walk-in closets. Owner’s bath has double vanity and large walk-in shower with dual showerheads and floor-to-ceiling glass panel. Home also features attic storage and tankless water heater, as well as abundant recessed lighting and contemporary fixtures throughout.

Blue Urban Abstract Wall Art has an undeniably modern hip flow. A futuristic digital painting, created with the technique of long exposure photography captures the motion of light as brushstrokes. A blend of blue green colors provides a soothing and calm expression. The lines are curvy and rhythmic adding to the smooth style. The overall style is reminiscent of graffiti, pushing the boundaries of new media art to the future. The work is mounted under a stunning plexiglass which provides a sleek finish and ultra modern feel.

My client contacted me to update the kitchen and main bathroom of her 1912 home in Calgary, located in Elbow Park - one of the oldest communities in the city. The previous owners had done an addition on the back of the house and installed a kitchen that looked more suitable for a 1980’s garage than a home built in 1912. The challenge was to update the look and incorporate modern elements, yet retain the feel and character of a home from that era. Timeless details were added like marble quartz countertops, Shaker style cabinets and a much more symmetrical layout that positioned the sink under the window, instead of the opposite wall. The 9’-0” ceilings allowed us to design the cabinets to the full ceiling height, giving the home owner much needed storage space. Even though the space has been modernized, it beautifully flows from the living spaces and no longer looks like an after thought, like the previous kitchen did. Check out that custom hood we designed! It’s so killer - I die! Photography by Lori Andrews

Built in 1884, this is the first house on Main Street one sees when exiting the train station. Its prominent corner location helps define the gateway to the town shopping district. Schematic design sessions for this period home’s renovation were already complete when the news was shared with the design team that one of the owners had been diagnosed with a progressive motor neuron disease. The homeowners asked us to incorporate universal design features—including wheelchair access to every room on every level of the home—but were insistent that they did not want to create a home that looked or felt institutional. Due to the home’s high visibility, it was important to the owners that the addition, including the elevator rise, be stylistically seamless and unobtrusive. This was achieved by applying existing character-defining features from the house such as octagonal massing, columned porches, steep roof slopes, and decorative shingle patterns. Complimentary architectural ornamentation was introduced to highlight the Queen Anne style and diminish the scale of the elevator rise. Interior and exterior access challenges were graciously overcome without sacrificing authentic period detailing. The addition begins with exterior entry at ground level. A half stop down to the basement provides access to a “wheelchair wash/dog wash” station and game room. A half stop up brings the elevator to the first floor followed by traditional stops at the second floor and attic/owner’s suite. Widened halls and doors make circulation via a wheelchair through the home achievable. Other universal design features and fixtures include the zero-entry shower in the owner’s and guest baths, French-door ovens, induction cooktop, touchless faucet, and refrigerator and freezer drawers. These make the home functional and comfortable for all members of the family. In collaboration with a landscape architect, we also created a lush pocket of privacy on this very public lot. The new hardscaping creates access around the house, to the grill, fire pit, patio and driveway as well as to the town sidewalks making wheelchair inclusion both possible and effortless. Substantially complete Fall 2021.

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This was in need of TLC. Tenants hadn't been watering so all the grass was dead. We re-sodded and put in a sprinkler system.
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The owners of this 1950s colonial on Philadelphia’s Main Line wanted to preserve its traditional architecture and take advantage of the kitchen’s ample footprint. In addition to reworking the floorplan and improving the flow, the owner wanted a large island with several seating options, a desk area and a small table for dining. One of the design goals was to transform the spacious room into a functional kitchen that still felt intimate and comfortable for everyday use. Furniture style inset cabinetry kept the room in tune with the home’s original character and made it feel less utilitarian. Removing the wall that hindered the flow and views between the kitchen and the adjacent family room ensured that the main entertaining areas flowed together. Stylistically, we wanted to avoid the typical white kitchen, opting instead to pull in rich wood tones to create a warmer and more classic look.

This shingle-style home was designed to take advantage of Southern California’s temperate climate and sunshine by creating an environmentally and technologically advanced residence using a traditional design language. Unseen from the street, photo-voltaic panels supply the majority of the home’s energy needs, including solar hot water and radiant heating. To maximize envelope performance the house is super-insulated and its façade is ventilated. As is our practice on residences, we worked with the owners to develop spatial environments and interiors based on the family’s unique lifestyle.

Magnetic spice storage tins are an attractive and clever use of vertical wall space in the kitchen area. Photography by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com The Woodworks by Silver Maple Construction

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A timeless coastal beach house plan designed for relaxed, indoor–outdoor living. This elevated home offers 2,929 heated sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms with an open family–dining–kitchen core that flows to a full-width screened porch. The ground level adds an outdoor kitchen plus a two-car garage and golf cart bay—ideal for waterfront communities. Upstairs, the owner’s suite includes a sitting area and spa bath; secondary bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill layout. Coastal architecture shines through the metal roof, shake siding, dormers, and generous porches, while details like a mudroom, walk-in closets, and a flexible bonus room keep everyday life effortless. CAD/PDF plan options available by My Home Floor Plans.

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The Wingspan Residence achieves harmony with its surroundings by capturing panoramic views and daylight through floor-to-ceiling windows, opening to the landscape on five levels, and incorporating seamless interior-exterior connections. In the heart of the home the staircase joins and orients. Interiors open to carefully designed greenspace in yards and courts, rain water conveyance, family communal spaces, view decks and the owner’s gardening projects.

This 2-story home with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 3-car garage and an inviting front porch. A dramatic 2-story ceiling welcomes you into the foyer where hardwood flooring extends throughout the main living areas of the home including the dining room, great room, kitchen, and breakfast area. The foyer is flanked by the study to the left and the formal dining room with stylish tray ceiling and craftsman style wainscoting to the right. The spacious great room with 2-story ceiling includes a cozy gas fireplace with stone surround. Adjacent to the great room is the kitchen and breakfast area. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops with tile backsplash, and attractive cabinetry featuring decorative crown molding. The sunny breakfast area provides access to the patio and backyard. The owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail includes a private bathroom with 5’ tile shower, an expansive closet, and double bowl vanity with cultured marble top. The 2nd floor includes 3 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom.

Full gut renovation and facade restoration of an historic 1850s wood-frame townhouse. The current owners found the building as a decaying, vacant SRO (single room occupancy) dwelling with approximately 9 rooming units. The building has been converted to a two-family house with an owner’s triplex over a garden-level rental. Due to the fact that the very little of the existing structure was serviceable and the change of occupancy necessitated major layout changes, nC2 was able to propose an especially creative and unconventional design for the triplex. This design centers around a continuous 2-run stair which connects the main living space on the parlor level to a family room on the second floor and, finally, to a studio space on the third, thus linking all of the public and semi-public spaces with a single architectural element. This scheme is further enhanced through the use of a wood-slat screen wall which functions as a guardrail for the stair as well as a light-filtering element tying all of the floors together, as well its culmination in a 5’ x 25’ skylight.