An early twentieth-century Monterey Colonial home underwent a complete renovation by Fergus Garber Architects, located in Palo Alto, California. Originally designed by renowned architect Birge Clark, a young family fell in love with the property and wished to tailor it to their lifestyle needs. The structure had charming historical features, but the space, floorplan, and […]
Built in 1891, this historic shingle style house was completely reimagined by architectural studio SV Design, located in Cape Ann, a rocky cape in northeastern Massachusetts. This dwelling was originally used as a summer cottage and needed to be modernized with some tender loving care. The owners are a couple from Boston who were seeking for […]
The Boone Mill is the oldest remaining sawmill in North Carolina, constructed in 1835 it has been completely updated into a charming home. This rural retreat is located just 10 minutes outside of the city of Greensboro, “which lies among the rolling hills of North Carolina’s Piedmont, midway between the state’s Blue Ridge and the Great […]
A Spanish-style house has undergone a complete renovation by Courtney Thomas Design in collaboration with KSM Construction, located in La Cañada, California. This is a Mills Act Home, a California program that allows owners of qualified historic homes to receive a property tax reduction. The project team worked together to honor this architectural landmark home […]
Tim Barber Architects is responsible for the renovation and addition of this historic craftsman residence located in Santa Monica, California. In 1910, eminent architect Sumner Hunt designed a Craftsman chalet in one of Santa Monica’s most coveted and historically rich communities. When a young couple moved into the residence over a century later, they instantly fell […]
An historic barn-like workshop was converted into an open and airy one-bedroom home by designer/owner Stephen Peck, located in Falmouth, a town in Cumberland County, Maine. The homeowner’s opted to collaborate with Portland-based firm Briburn for this project, impressed with their sensibility of being at the forefront of sustainability. Most people would have torn down this barn […]
Jaco Booyens Architect in collaboration with SAOTA restores Buffelsdrift, an award-winning farm located west of Ladismith in the arid Klein Karoo region of South Africa. SAOTA specializes in contemporary architecture and has designed luxury homes around the world, however, when SAOTA Director, Greg Truen acquired the farm in 2016 it was important to him to maintain […]
This project entails the historic preservation of a Mission Revival home by Harrison Design in collaboration with Griffin & Crane, located in downtown Santa Barbara, California. The backstory of this home dates back to 1895, part of the Crocker Row Houses, which is a series of five homes on Garden Street. It was one of […]
This saltbox house was completely renovated by Peninsula Architects in collaboration with Donna Elle Design, nestled in the heart of historic downtown Nantucket, Massachusetts. Constructed in 1840, this classic saltbox was purchased by the owner who desired a renovation to make it more suitable to host large family gatherings and to accomodate overnight guests. As the design […]
An historical home built in the 1890’s has undergone a beautiful main floor renovation by Bria Hammel Interiors along with builder Hyyge Hus, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The owners purchased their historic home in 2013 and, as their family grew over the years, they realized it was time for a remodel. Previously, the spaces on the main floor […]
