Guilford, CT
Having settled into their historic colonial home, our clients turned their interest to the outdoors where they dreamed of entertaining and nurturing their ideas of gardening. We created an escape and gathering place conceived as an elevated barn in the landscape. The pool house, featuring expansive pocketing doors, seamlessly connects the living space to the outdoors with a large deck crafted from weathered Ipe wood decking. The pool is surrounded by lush landscaping, raised garden beds and a private greenhouse. Nearby, an existing red barn was restored to complete the composition of structures – resulting in the perfect backyard oasis for relaxation and enjoyment.
Photos by Rise Visual Media
Stonington, CT
This accessory building project in Stonington, CT elegantly embraces its picturesque setting on a point overlooking Long Island Sound. With a strong emphasis on minimal landscape disruption, the design prioritizes the preservation of existing specimen trees, creating a serene atmosphere reminiscent of a botanical garden.
The building's exterior features a harmonious palette of natural stone, stucco, and corten steel, ensuring a seamless integration with the surrounding environment. Inside, the design showcases clean, crisp lines and large expanses of glass that frame breathtaking views of the landscape. Natural wood accents on the ceilings and walls add warmth, while polished concrete floors provide a contemporary touch. This thoughtfully designed space not only enhances the beauty of its surroundings but also serves as a tranquil retreat for reflection and relaxation.
Photos by Dennis Carbo
Madison, CT
Our clients were looking to build a new pool house adjacent to their existing pool that would serve both as an entertaining space and as a guest house when kids and grandkids were visiting. A large, new dining patio with outdoor kitchen and fire pit is adjacent to the kitchen, accessed by large sliding glass doors. The interior kitchen is bright and clean, with a large island for casual seating, gas stove, dishwasher and full size refrigerator. In addition to a large lounge area on the first floor, there is a half bath with a door for direct access the outdoor shower. Upstairs are two guest bedrooms and a full bath for visiting guests. The exterior of the pool house compliments the main house, with clapboard siding, matching roofing, and a few arch top windows.
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Madison, CT
A new, master suite addition and development of an outdoor entertaining space and pool complete our client’s dream home on a corner lot. After purchasing the adjacent property, the single story addition was positioned to create a private courtyard space, shielding the pool and outdoor living spaces from the street. An outdoor kitchenette and covered seating area with retractable screens and fireplace adjacent to the saltwater pool are prefect for entertaining practically all year long.
A thoughtful renovation to a Guilford home and addition of a new pool house.
Tupper Lake, NY
Looking for a way to enjoy the great outdoors with a minimal environmental impact, we decided to try a minimal building footprint. This Tiny House is our second home and we poured our creativity and energy conscious goals into making it suit our needs and style. The design was driven with the concept that it could adapt to be run off the grid. We designed the butterfly roof to catch rain water, with one side to receive solar panels.
