Mulberry Renovation

A residential renovation where the program was to open the space up, renovate the kitchen, and create a great space for entertaining.

Builder: Vincent Whitehurst

Dexter Renovation

This project is our residence, which we have renovated over the last few years, and continues to be a vehicle for testing ideas and experimentation. The house was originally built around 1907.

Construction: Vincent Whitehurst

Drury Renovation

Complete conversion of existing bathroom to a modern, open, more functional space. The design provided better storage, more durable materials, and a more natural environment as was desired by the owner.

Contractor: Bayleaf Builders

Heartwood Renovation

Kitchen and Bathroom renovation to a house in a wooded environment in Chapel Hill.

Builder: Jay Condie

Writer’s Studio

Repurposing of a barn into a writing studio. Created large window openings for views into the pasture. Entire barn was insulated, HVAC was installed, and reclaimed cypress was used on the interior walls.

Contractor: Ashwhit Builders LLC

Grilling Structure

Grill cover for a backyard deck in Durham.

Farm House Addition

Addition to a farmhouse designed to be sustainable and energy efficient. Design included spray cellulose insulation, tight building envelope, natural ventilation, proper sun orientation, local wood siding, and efficient footprint.

Builder: Greg Muennich

Sunroom Addition

A collaboration with local designer Richard Hall to create an open, modern room connecting interior and exterior. Design features traditional modern vocabulary of cantilevers, steel windows, and natural materials.

Structural Engineer: Kaydos-Daniels Engineers, pllc
Contractor: Tonic Construction
Photographer: gravitationstudio.com

Historical Farm House

This project is an addition and renovation to a masonry farmhouse built around 1890, with two other additions done in the 1950’s and the 1970’s. We employed a high efficiency, low profile HVAC system, natural materials, and solar water heating. The house is also a registered historical site.

Construction: Bayleaf Builders