We integrate sustainable design and green building practices into all our architectural projects. Among our new undertakings are several projects in the Adirondack region of New York.  We are currently working on:

cabin kitchen renovation
lakeside cottage renovation
Vermont farmhouse
a Stowe retreat
a solar home

The cabin kitchen renovation is in the schematic design phase.  The goal in this project is to create a functional kitchen in this family retreat on Lake George in Hague, New York while retaining the period charm.  The cabin once served as a summer camp for boys and the kitchen still has the old coal stove and an early walk in refrigerator.

The lakeside cottage, located in Westport, New York, is in the design development phase. The renovation includes reorganizing the rooms to take advantage of spectacular lake views, updating the kitchens and baths and adding porches and distinctive details such as decorative railings and extensive interior millwork.  The cottage will be a summer home for a family of five.

The Vermont farmhouse in Bristol, Vermont is in the construction document phase. The scope of work for this project is to design a house for an existing foundation on a previously developed site.  The new energy efficient three bedroom home takes advantage of southern exposure and views of Mt Abraham.  The design incorporates timber framing of white oak and hemlock along with other durable, local building materials and a renewable heat source in the form of a wood-burning boiler.  View the Project Blog.

The Stowe Vermont retreat is under construction. Sited on a sloping site with stunning mountain views to the east and west, this four bedroom home, accommodates a family of three generations. The guest suite is on the lower level; bedrooms for the two younger generations are upstairs tucked under the roof. Open kitchen, living and dining areas are places for family to congregate.  View the Project Blog.

The solar home is under construction. The design of this home is generated by the clients’ interest in gardening and their commitment to solar energy. Located on a hilltop in Hartford Vermont, the house stretches out along the sloping site with ample south facing windows and roof to accommodate both passive and active solar. Deep overhangs on gabled roofs emphasize the vernacular forms, provide shade and protect the wood siding and decking from the elements. The house is divided into two distinct volumes; one public and the other private. A third volume, the garage, is attached to the house by a timber framed covered walkway.

Other current projects include new construction on remote building sites in Lincoln, Vermont and Newcomb, New York.