Projects
On 08, Jan 2021 | In Accessory Buildings Historic New Homes Outdoor Spaces | By lthomas
Heritage
This family was ready to build a gathering “Camp” nestled on a ridge overlooking the mountains just outside Lake Placid. After years of visiting and renting, a new house was to combine all of their fondest memories of summers spent in the Adirondacks, with the added benefits of year round living, spacious enough for multi-family gatherings and many summer guests.
A large stone fireplace built from local stone focuses the ‘timber framed’ great room and backs onto a secondary fireplace on the screen porch granting even more views to the mountains for the warmer months.
The house allows views from every side and rooms both large and small–the front entry porch, an open stairway, an office nook, bedrooms and even a bunk house
The house is covered both inside and out with exquisite natural wood siding and paneling, a visual testimony the heritage of the mountains and the craftsmen who built it.
By lthomas
On 27, Jan 2020 | In Historic Renovations | By lthomas
Revisit
It is not uncommon after so many years in business that I am asked to return to a house I previously renovated by the home’s new owners.
By lthomas
On 15, Nov 2017 | In Historic Outdoor Spaces Renovations | By lthomas
Vista
The oldest part of this home in the Western Run Valley harkens back to 1807. It had two major additions, one in the 1950s the other in 2007.
By lthomas
On 24, Oct 2016 | In Historic Renovations | By lthomas
Sanctuary
A beautiful older home in a distinguished historic neighborhood has many lovely qualities, but a kitchen with room for seating, a mudroom or a modern master bath are all unlikely.
By lthomas
On 06, Jul 2016 | In Historic Renovations | By lthomas
Cozy
The owner of this lovely north Baltimore home loved the site, views and the yard, but was frustrated with the home’s chopped up spaces and lack of natural light, particularly in the kitchen.
By lthomas
On 28, Apr 2016 | In Historic Renovations | By lthomas
Finesse
This beautiful historical house, originally built in the 1920s, desperately needed to be brought into the new century and current decade without losing the charm and finesse of its original details.
By lthomas
On 17, Nov 2014 | In Historic Renovations | By lthomas
History
Sometimes a setback is actually an opportunity.
By joshthomas
On 24, Jun 2013 | In Historic Outdoor Spaces Renovations | By joshthomas
Respite
The kitchen has become the hub of family life, yet too often homeowners face the same reality as this client – a beautiful, historic home with an obsolete, cramped kitchen built for the needs of a bygone era.
By joshthomas
On 17, Oct 2012 | In Accessory Buildings Historic Outdoor Spaces Renovations | By joshthomas
Warmth
In this project, a sequence of spaces unfolded over the course of many years, fulfilling the client’s long-range master plan.
By joshthomas
On 26, Sep 2012 | In Historic Renovations | By joshthomas
Tower
Our population is living longer. With that comes a need to recreate homes so the residents can age in place, which is exactly what these clients were hoping to do when they asked for a three level elevator and wheelchair accessible deck to be added to their home. This is a historic home with many complex rooflines located on a steep site; there was a concern that the elevator addition could disrupt the look of the home if not handled properly.
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