The West Town GreenStar Retrofit is a historic landmarked two-flat in Ukranian Village that was converted to an efficient, healthy, and modern single-family home, while keeping interior and exterior historic character details. Special emphasis was put on indoor air quality and indoor-outdoor connections. The design focuses on non-toxic materials, good ventilation, low energy and water use, and the biophilic health advantages of light and views of nature. The kitchen, work, and family zones have views of the sun-filled south garden, an oasis in the urban environment containing native plants and fruit trees, rain garden, vegetable garden, chicken coop, apiary, and a patio. Outdoor connection and daylighting are also optimized through the skylight on the top level which spills light down the staircase. The energy strategy began with thorough retrofit insulation and air sealing, and included high performance windows and doors, solar thermal (hot water) and solar photovoltaic (electricity production) systems which support electric vehicle (EV) charging and high-efficiency smart lighting and appliances. HVAC is supplied by a combination of radiant heat, mini-split heat pumps, and a conditioning energy recovery ventilation system (CERV).

Step into a world of moody glamour. This eclectic home lounge and bar space takes "feeling the blues" in a whole new direction! Perfect for the bold entertainer, it transforms cocktail hour into an art form and makes you want to sit, relax and enjoy. Cheers!

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

2013 CHRYSALIS AWARD SOUTH REGION WINNER, RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR This 1970’s split-level single-family home in an upscale Arlington neighborhood had been neglected for years. With his surrounding neighbors all doing major exterior and interior remodeling, however, the owner decided it was time to renovate his property as well. After several consultation meetings with the design team at Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes, he settled on an exterior layout to create an Art & Craft design for the home. It all got started by excavating the front and left side of the house and attaching a wrap-around stone porch. Key design attributes include a black metal roof, large tapered columns, blue and grey random style flag stone, beaded stain ceiling paneling and an octagonal seating area on the left side of this porch. The front porch has a wide stairway and another set of stairs leads to the back yard. All exterior walls of homes were modified with new headers to allow much larger custom-made windows, new front doors garage doors, and French side and back doors. A custom-designed mahogany front door with leaded glass provides more light and offers a wider entrance into the home’s living area. Design challenges included removing the entire face of the home and then adding new insulation, Tyvek and Hardiplank siding. The use of high-efficiency low-e windows makes the home air tight. The Arts & Crafts design touches include the front gable over the front porch, the prairie-style grill pattern on the windows and doors, the use of tapered columns sitting over stone columns and the leaded glass front door. Decorative exterior lighting provides the finishing touches to this look.

[Our Clients] We were so excited to help these new homeowners re-envision their split-level diamond in the rough. There was so much potential in those walls, and we couldn’t wait to delve in and start transforming spaces. Our primary goal was to re-imagine the main level of the home and create an open flow between the space. So, we started by converting the existing single car garage into their living room (complete with a new fireplace) and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the level. [Kitchen] The original kitchen had been on the small side and cut-off from the rest of the home, but after we removed the coat closet, this kitchen opened up beautifully. Our plan was to create an open and light filled kitchen with a design that translated well to the other spaces in this home, and a layout that offered plenty of space for multiple cooks. We utilized clean white cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen and popped the island with a spunky shade of blue. To add a real element of fun, we jazzed it up with the colorful escher tile at the backsplash and brought in accents of brass in the hardware and light fixtures to tie it all together. Through out this home we brought in warm wood accents and the kitchen was no exception, with its custom floating shelves and graceful waterfall butcher block counter at the island. [Dining Room] The dining room had once been the home’s living room, but we had other plans in mind. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and new custom steel railing, this room was just screaming for a dramatic light fixture and a large table to welcome one-and-all. [Living Room] We converted the original garage into a lovely little living room with a cozy fireplace. There is plenty of new storage in this space (that ties in with the kitchen finishes), but the real gem is the reading nook with two of the most comfortable armchairs you’ve ever sat in. [Master Suite] This home didn’t originally have a master suite, so we decided to convert one of the bedrooms and create a charming suite that you’d never want to leave. The master bathroom aesthetic quickly became all about the textures. With a sultry black hex on the floor and a dimensional geometric tile on the walls we set the stage for a calm space. The warm walnut vanity and touches of brass cozy up the space and relate with the feel of the rest of the home. We continued the warm wood touches into the master bedroom, but went for a rich accent wall that elevated the sophistication level and sets this space apart. [Hall Bathroom] The floor tile in this bathroom still makes our hearts skip a beat. We designed the rest of the space to be a clean and bright white, and really let the lovely blue of the floor tile pop. The walnut vanity cabinet (complete with hairpin legs) adds a lovely level of warmth to this bathroom, and the black and brass accents add the sophisticated touch we were looking for. [Office] We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.

This 1970s home still had its original siding! No amount of paint could improve the existing T1-11 wood composite siding. The old siding not only look bad but it would not withstand many more years of Colorado’s climate. It was time to replace all of this home’s siding! Colorado Siding Repair installed James Hardie fiber cement lap siding and HardieShingle® siding in Boothbay Blue with Arctic White trim. Those corbels were original to the home. We removed the existing paint and stained them to match the homeowner’s brand new garage door. The transformation is utterly jaw-dropping! With our help, this home went from drab and dreary 1970s split-level to a traditional, craftsman Colorado dream! What do you think about this Colorado home makeover?

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

For these senior homeowners residing in this Great Falls, Virginia home they desired a first story master suite addition and a two-door garage separate from the main portion of their home in place of a two-car garage. The plan includes conversion of the prior two-door garage into a master bedroom and bathroom with closets. The floor was rebuilt to match the existing house level, eliminating center beam and post with structural beams, with the addition of a mudroom and two-door garage with a side entrance to back yard. The driveway, entrance and turn around access, required new underground drainages for run off and slope of driveway. With features such as wide doorway and entrances, a ramp upwards from garage floor to mudroom entrance and master bedroom, make this addition perfect for aging homeowners. A new HVAC unit for bedroom and bath were installed. The wood flooring creates a smooth transition to the existing part of the home. New windows allow more daylight to enter the seating area as well as expand the front view of their yard. Additional amenities include the curb less shower stall and wide hallways, double vanities, and heated floor. The seamless connection of the existing home with its new addition makes this project unique within the neighborhood.

Tucked away in a forested grove, the classic Shelter Island split-level beach home designed by local architect Ralph Cast offered the owners a chance to carve out a private getaway set within the essence of exclusivity. Looking to create a self-contained aesthetic environment that residents and guests could enjoy without leaving, RND designed a haven of outdoor living, complete with an outdoor living room and a dining area shaded beneath a pergola featuring Philip Stark lounge chairs and dining chairs. RND raised an elevated deck made from durable Ipe wood and stainless steel cabling, connecting the upper level of the house to a freestanding garage converted into an artist's studio. Inside, light and sturdy fabrics splashed with color from an almost-pastel palette meet the rigors of beach days and highlight the play of summer sun on wood flooring and furniture. RND's gourmet-inspired kitchen caters to every need, while the shady, graveled porch opens to a lolling green landscape offset by the blue rectangle of a gahnite pool. The aesthetic playground is hedged by a sculpture garden, a row of umbrella-shaded lounge chairs, and an outdoor dining room featuring custom designed chairs and a Stone Age-inspired table of roughly hewn stone slabs.