This design was inspired by the simple massing of traditional Maryland tobacco barns and the clustering of waterman’s villages. The residence consists of a pair of parallel two story rectangles linked by a transparent “hyphen” which contains the entry, stairway and bridge. The link gently...
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This historic home was lovingly restored to its former glory with new additions and modern amenities added to the east and west wings. The new copper roof, new siding and new trim are designed to tie the composition together and complement the existing historic elements.
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The Owners of this waterfront residence wanted a home which was artful, open and environmentally sensitive. Straw bale construction was ideal for its sustainability, local availability, thermal mass and inspiring thick walls. Keeping the house plan a clean two story rectangle, we were able to...
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We remodeled the basement, rebuilt the first floor and added a new second floor addition. We had to design the house within the existing building footprint to comply with Chesapeake Bay Critical Area requirements. We rebuilt the screen porch and deck to complement the new...
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The first floor of this modest 1983 colonial was transformed into a Great Room by opening up the walls between the Kitchen, Dining Room and Living Room. Before the renovation, most of the time was spent at the small breakfast table in the Kitchen while...
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Kirk designed and built this craftsman style home and office in Severna Park, Maryland over the basement and first floor structure of old ranch style house. The design blends the comforting aesthetic of a traditional style with some modern materials and details on the interior. ...
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2014 Design Award Winner – AIA Chesapeake Bay Chapter Many of the interior finishes were removed to expose the wonderfully textured existing clinker brick hidden below. The brick is highlighted by continuous and unbroken concealed cove lighting and emphasized by the stark contrast with minimalist...
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Situated on a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay on Maryland’s eastern shore, this residence is a renovation and addition to a home built at the turn of the century in the Queen Anne Style. It received one of six 2007 American Institute of Architects Chesapeake...
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