Fowlkes Studio is responsible for the modern renovation of a 1909 townhouse in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., which is known for its historic, millionaire mansions on tree-lined lanes overlooking Rock Creek Park. Text description provided by the architects: “Empty nesters Tabandeh Farahbaksh and Bahram Pourmand wanted to be closer to the action — […]
This ranch house revival is the personal family home of designer Courtney Thomas of Courtney Thomas Design, located in La Cañada., California. The original 1500-square-foot ranch house sheltered six people (two adults, four kids, and a dog). There were tight living quarters, even for prior New York City dwellers. The original home was devoid of architectural […]
Architect Will Teass of Teass/Warren Architects has just completed renovating this sensational Net Zero Row House for him and his family in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. The NetZeroRowHouse began as two architects renovating their 1925 home for their family of four. The simple notion of adding solar panels started the journey to […]
This modernist-style house has undergone a remodel by the Office of Matthew Green Architects, located in Beaumaris, a beach-side suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Originally constructed in 1953, this family home has remained in its original form for over six decades. It is also one of the original homes in the suburb of Beaumaris and an […]
This breathtaking four-season lakefront cabin retreat was designed by Epikos Land Planning + Architecture, located on Blackhawk Lake in McCall, Idaho. The original home on the property had been enjoyed by the owners for year-round outdoor activities. However, the original dwelling on the property was a log home kit that had been constructed in 1999 […]
SALA Architects has completely renovated this lakeside cabin to reconnect the owner with her childhood dream house in her hometown of northern Minnesota. The owner thought this home was particularly memorable because of its distinct bowed roof. The interior of this 1963 cabin was a time capsule, featuring a spiral staircase, and a copious amount of […]
dSPACE Studio is responsible for the complete overhaul of this modernist brick house that was constructed in 1979, located in Chicago, Illinois. The new owners had a lofty vision for their urban family home, which stands in striking contrast to its neighboring historic row homes. They desired a full-scale renovation with an open floor plan […]
Patrick Ahearn Architect and Digs Design Company have renovated this clapboard-fronted Greek Revival home in Chatham, a seaside town at the southeastern tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Originally constructed in 1870, this dwelling is called the Josiah Nickerson House. It was expanded with early-twentieth-century additions that compromised its character. The goal was to restore its original charm while […]
This contemporary family home was beautifully renovated by Wheeler Kearns Architects in collaboration with Andrea Goldman Design, located in Winnetka, a village in Cook County, Illinois. The scope of this project entailed a full-scale renovation of the first home Andrea Goldman had designed for her clients 15 years ago. This project was all about creating […]
This modern home in Seattle, Washington has undergone a remodel by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, drawing inspiration from midcentury desert living. The homeowner wanted a “vacation in the city”. The scope of this project was to evoke an authentic midcentury Palm Springs vibe in this early 1970’s house without having to hop on a plane. The challenge was […]
