News

Breaking Boundaries

admin2 — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:35:07 +0000

Our Chase Street house was published in the May/June issue of Design New England. Thanks to Jim Westphalen for the excellent photography used in the article, he was great to work with and the images are fabulous. He really manages to capture both the overall feeling as well as the finely crafted details of this simple, modern house. Thanks also to Kathleen James who wrote the article. She was a pleasure to work with and her genuine interest in the spirit of this project is reflected in the text of the article. Thanks to DNE for their appreciation of this house and for putting together a consistently great magazine featuring some of this region’s best work. Finally, huge thanks to Kirk Williams and Mark Bonser. Kirk, for being both client and highly-skilled metalsmith/collaborator. Mark, for your enthusiasm, skill and experience as the builder. As on previous projects, your leadership brought us through to the successful completion of this one. As always, we feel grateful to have the fortune of working in Vermont where we seem to be surrounded by talented builders, artisans, artists and craftsmen. Here is a pdf of the article: ”A contemporary home in Burlington, Vermont, breaks the boundaries of the farm-and-barn vernacular.” dne pdf

We Love Wood! (Clark Road Update)

admin2 — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:32:38 +0000

Finish materials are being installed inside this modern Vermont house and it is great to see the interiors coming to life. The floors are Ipe, a Brazilian walnut, with a dark ebony stain. This Ipe has a beautiful, earthy richness with a surprising amount of color and variation. The interior spaces are flooded with natural light which now glows as it is reflected off the colorful floors. The white walls and ceilings add to this affect, reflecting the light back into the spaces. The custom-made walnut cabinets are being carefully fitted into place throughout the house now as well. (Thanks to Mark and Louie for their great work on these.) Shown here are some images from the kitchen (where the wall oven, cooktop and refrigerator will be) and the master bathroom (featuring a floating vanity cabinet). Check out more images of this modern house here.

Nob Hill

admin2 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:10:51 +0000

Our clients found this vintage 1971 prize perched on top of Nob Hill and were instantly captivated by the killer views, if not the architecture. Its an “upside down” house with the main living spaces on the upper floor to take full advantage of the panoramic westerly views sweeping over the Champlain Valley, Lake Champlain and the distant Adirondacks. Phase one of the renovation work is focused on improving the thermal performance of the shell – replacing the existing insulation in the roof, adding insulation and a moisture barrier in the basement crawlspace and general air sealing. Inside the house, we will be opening up the main living spaces on the second floor, installing a new kitchen, new floors, and new finishes on the sunken seating area in the living room.

Zoe’s Race 2013!

admin2 — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:29:30 +0000

We have begun work on this years projects for Zoe’s Race, currently doing the design and planning work in preparation for the construction. We feel proud and fortunate to be involved with this effort every year: the whole Zoe’s Race team is fabulous, the organization is really well run and collectively we are all making a big difference in our community. On top of that, the actual fund-raising run is great fun as well. This year’s run will be on August 25 (Sunday morning) at Oakledge Park in Burlington. Bring the kids, have a fun run, eat great food, get involved, support this effort! More updates to come. Here’s a link to the website: http://zoesrace.com

Clark Road Update

admin2 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:10:12 +0000

Exterior siding work is nearing completion on this project despite the winter weather. Exterior siding materials used are standing seam metal roofing panels, Douglas Fir wood, and two colors of Eter-Color cement board siding. Eter-Color is a high-density cement board with the color integral to the material (solid throughout) that requires no finish. It is installed over rainscreen strapping with a reveal between each panel. The result is an exceptionally durable and maintenance-free siding. Interior finish work is underway, progress shots coming soon.

Clark Road Update

admin2 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:35:17 +0000

A few snowy images of the Clark Road project. As beautiful as the snow is (and as great as it is for skiing), it does present some challenges for construction work. A bit of energy each day is devoted to shoveling and staying warm. Despite the snow and cold weather, progress continues. Exterior siding work is nearing completion, electrical and plumbing rough-in work is moving steadily along and insulation work has begun. In the studio, we are busy with design and detail work for the interior finishes.

Autumn Hill Lane update

admin2 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:28:02 +0000

Exterior finish work is nearing completion on this project. The wall and ceiling of the front entry porch are lined with douglas fir, and the wall of the house surrounding the front door is finished with rusted steel panels. The warm colors of these materials complement the gray colors of the standing seam metal roofing and cement board siding. The combination creates a welcoming entry, clearly visible from the driveway approach. There is a built-in bench on the porch that cantilevers from the west wall of the porch. A horizontal opening in the porch wall allows for seasonal views eastward to Camel’s Hump mountain.

Clark Road Update

admin2 — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 02:57:11 +0000

Exterior siding and roofing work continues at the Clark Road project. The exterior siding materials are standing seam metal and high-density solid-color fiber cement board rainscreen cladding. The color is integral to the cement board and there are no surface coatings required (paint or otherwise) which makes for a very durable maintenance-free siding material. The gray colors of the metal and cement board contrast nicely with the exposed fir beams and complement the natural setting of this house.

Autumn Hill Lane Update

admin2 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:47:32 +0000

We are fast approaching the completion of the Autumn Hill Lane house. We have been fortunate to work with a collection of great builders and craftsmen on this project. The efforts have been extraordinary across the board and as the finishing touches are happening it is particularly gratifying to see the end result. Its been over a year since we began design work and it is very exciting to see the house coming together (and coming to life).

Clark Road Update

admin2 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:02:16 +0000

Great progress continues on the Clarke Road project. Windows are in and the standing seam roofing work has begun. The metal roofing wraps down on the walls of the north elevation and on the wing walls of the living room deck. The charcoal gray color of the roofing contrasts nicely with the warmth of the exposed fir (and the fall foliage colors).