This project has been one of my favorites since 2016 when I started working with these amazing clients. Our first project was the dormer over the garage to create a master bedroom, bath, closet, and office. The second project was a major renovation of the kitchen, dining room, and mudroom. The talented homeowner acting as… Continue reading Highlights of the Traditional Farmhouse
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Highlights of Rye Colonial Renovation project
The Rye Colonial Renovation was a project that I started working on in 2017. Why such a long timeline? Well, we designed the addition and went through the Schematic Phase of design then the price came back higher than anticipated. After evaluating whether or not to redesign, they decided that the design was right for… Continue reading Highlights of Rye Colonial Renovation project
Highlights of the New Englander Meets Modern
One of my favorite projects was this New Englander meets Modern. The project scope was to own the fact that this 1910 New Englander needed an addition renovation and the client’s design aesthetic is modern so from the minute entering the house, one experiences absolute modern elements while the modern is only visible from the… Continue reading Highlights of the New Englander Meets Modern
Hello December!
This holiday season, we are very well aware of how difficult times are for so many people in our community. We invite you to join us in supporting Crossroads House in Portsmouth, NH, a facility providing transitional housing to those in need. Crossroads House is close to my heart because I have the pleasure of… Continue reading Hello December!
BEFORE & AFTER MODULAR MAKEOVER – TIDAL VIEW HOME
Sometimes, when measuring an existing home, the numbers just don’t make sense and that was definitely the case in this home. The sellers did not allow us to come into the home prior to closing to measure so much to our surprise to find out during demolition that the house was a modular home. While… Continue reading BEFORE & AFTER MODULAR MAKEOVER – TIDAL VIEW HOME
BEFORE & AFTER INTRO and DESIGN PROCESS
To wrap up 2020 (yes, I know we are all anxious to do so) we will be featuring our favorite projects of 2020 just to keep you inspired as we put this year to bed. It’s important to keep in mind that projects take a LONG time and then to photograph them even longer.… Continue reading BEFORE & AFTER INTRO and DESIGN PROCESS
Is Now the Right Time for a Renovation?
Almost daily I am asked, “Is this the right time to do a renovation?” Well, I really don’t know the answer to that question because there are SO many variables in play at this time during a global pandemic, economic crises, and building boom (yes, none of those things seem to fit quite right together).… Continue reading Is Now the Right Time for a Renovation?
Sneak Peek at our Upcoming Designs
Are you curious about what is coming down the pipe at ADH? Well, how about a sneak peek at our upcoming projects? This sweet little house is new construction and will be located on Cass Street in Portsmouth’s West End. Chris Martin of MBS Builders will be building this low New Englander that tucks… Continue reading Sneak Peek at our Upcoming Designs
Windows with a View
Sometimes, I have clients who are so clear about their vision that they just take me along for the ride. This is one of those projects. I was simply the instrument to get their dreams and vision communicated to the builder. I’ve been working with these clients for 5 years through 3 renovations –… Continue reading Windows with a View
Behind the Scenes of My Design Process
Have you ever wondered about the Design Process? Well, it is exactly that… a process. I work in three primary phases when working on an architectural project. They work fluidly together and are incredibly consistent that my clients have grown comfortable with them. DISCOVERY: In the Discovery Phase, we measure the existing conditions of… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of My Design Process