Shingle style house in Wilton, CT

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Proposed Front Elevation

The existing house is a 1 story ranch built in the 50′s, bought with the intention of tearing it down & building a new house on the property. A new shingle style house was designed on the existing foundation with the exception of the mud room & part of the kitchen. The 4400 SF house has a first floor plan that flows nicely, with all living spaces being oriented to the rear of the house. A L-shaped covered porch wraps around the rear corner, while opening onto an open deck with a dining area.

The second floor consists of 4 bedrooms and a large bonus room above the garage.

Exterior materials consist of cedar shingle siding, asphalt shingle roofing & PVC trim.

Project name: Laine Residence
Project location: Wilton, Connecticut
Project type: custom home

Custom home in Greenwich, CT

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Residential Architectural Design

This home was designed for a builder for his personal home. A small home previously existed on the property, which was remodeled & lived in during construction of the house. It’s connected to the main house by a sun room, and once the main house is complete the original house will be used as a guest house.

The owners are of Portugese descent, which played a role in the design of the house as they wanted the house to have a european feel to it. The roofing used is slate-like asphalt shingles over a steeply pitched roof, with stucco siding. A stone-wrapped entry tower compliments the 3 stone chimneys.

Project location: Greenwich, Ct
Project type: Custom Home
Floor area: 7000 square feet
Completion date: 2012
Architect: Brad DeMotte, R.A.

Dated spec house from the 50′s gets complete makeover in Rye, NY

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The existing house was built in the 50′s, with 2 additions being (poorly designed and) built by previous owners. The kitchen/breakdfast area was inadequate, as was the master bedroom suite. Both poorly built additions were removed, and the house was completely gutted inside along with all roofing, siding & trim being removed.

2 story additions were built on both sides of the house, along with a 1 story addition to the rear. The new first floor plan allows for a large kitchen & breakfast area, a family room, dining room, living room and a mud room which provides access to a new garage.

The new second floor plan allows for a master bedroom suite with a cathedral ceilings and a small balcony to the rear. The hall bath is remodeled, while both kid’s bedroom’s are enlarged and remodeled. An unfinished attic space above the garage creates much needed storage space which is easily accessible.

New materials consist of asphalt shingle roofing, cedar shingle siding, PVC trim, and paneled shutters.

Project name: Spierings Residence
Project location: Rye, New York
Project type: whole house remodel
Completion date: Spring 2012

Classic Colonial Gets Face Lift in Rye, NY

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Proposed Front Elevation

The existing house was built in the 1920′s and sits on a corner lot on a typical suburban street. The house is fairly original and consists of approximately 2200 SF, with a small kitchen, dining room, living room, sun room & 5 (small) bedrooms.

The goal was to add a small first floor addition to create a bigger kitchen, breakfast area, mud room & bathroom. A second story addition was also created above the flat-roofed sun room which allowed for the creation of a master bathroom and closets.

From the street, the house is hidden by the landscaping; the first order of business was to remove the overgrown shrubs that screen the house. A front porch is added which greatly improves the curb appeal of the house, along with new siding, roofing, trim & shutters.

Project name: McGuire Residence
Project location: Rye, New York
Project type: addition/alteration

Custom Home in Ridgefield, Ct.

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Front Elevation

The proposed house is designed for a young couple with children, which is essentially a ranch with both kid’s bedrooms on the second floor. The house is long & low, with a steeply pitched roof allowing for the kid’s bedrooms to be created within.

Stone veneer provides a visual base for the house up to the window sill, where the siding transitions to cedar shingle siding. Carriage style garage doors, board & batten shutters & PVC trim complete the exterior trim details.

The house sits on a sloping lot from front to rear, allowing for a walk-out basement to the rear.

Project name: name withheld
Project location: Ridgefield, Connecticut
Project type: custom home

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