Here are images of the finished masonry heater, along with images of the space before the renovation. The new masonry heater is built to replace an existing woodburning fireplace. In the new design, the firebox of the masonry heater faces the living room, and the opposite side has a bread oven that faces into the kitchen.
Here are some construction photographs of a masonry heater that was part of a significant renovation project on Crescent Beach Drive. The masonry heater was designed to replace an existing wood burning fireplace and be the hub of the main living spaces, linking the kitchen, dining and living rooms. Masonry heaters combine a high mass of masonry with a complex flue design to capture, store and slowly release the heat from a wood fire. They burn very efficiently and release heat slowly over a long period of time. These images show the intricate layers of masonry and exceptional craftsmanship involved. Major props to William Davenport and his crew from Turtle Rock Masonry (www.turtlerockheat.com), Kirk Williams (www.kwdesigns.net) who fabricated the steel wood storage box and integral steel mantel, and Chris Mason from Champlain Industries who coordinated the show. The firewood storage box and mantel are fabricated from 1/8″ thick blackened steel. Its easy to underestimate the level of precision required to bring together these materials with such precision. What a pleasure to work with these dedicated craftsmen. Photos of the finish heater to come…..
A few images of a new house project located on a south-facing hillside with long views to the Adirondacks. Thanks to our unusually mild Vermont winter, foundation work is moving ahead steadily. More images and details to come….
Take a look at these schematic design images of a new house that’s in the works. This house has an interesting program with a great site and promises to be an exciting project. The site is a south-facing hillside with the drive following an old logging road that winds up the hill. The house is designed to be parallel to the site contours to maximize southern exposure and minimize site grading work. A series of terraces will tie the house into the landscape and create a variety of outdoor spaces to enjoy the beautiful property.
A few images of the newest addition to the prana table series. This table features a live-edge walnut slab that is 42″ wide and 108″ long. The base is a modern version of a traditional trestle design made from blackened steel and walnut. The steel provides a dramatic combination of structural stability and thin, clean lines. Kirk Williams fabricated the steel base and Brian Jones fabricated the wood components. Images of a matching walnut bench will be coming shortly.
Here are a few progress shots of the East Hill Road project. This is a renovation of a house located on a beautiful Vermont hillside. The new exterior siding is a combination of galvalume metal siding, cement board panels and fir. While the siding and windows are all new, care was taken in the design to minimize significant structural changes. The transformation is nonetheless dramatic. Additional photos to come….
A few images of the latest version of the Vertigo Stool. These are made from solid walnut with black leather seats, backs and footrests. The walnut and black leather are particularly nice together. We’ve been using walnut for a number of new pieces recently, look for a new version of the Prana Table to come out soon.
A few images of the recently completed Dunder Road Table. The top is made from a single live-edge walnut slab, about 2 1/2″ thick, with a hand-rubbed, VOC-free oil finish. There are a pair of butterfly splines made from wenge at each end of the top. The legs are stainless steel, with lockable casters. The overall dimensions of the table are: 36″ x 84″ x 30″.
Here are some early shots of the finished interiors at the Akley Road project. This is phase two, year two, of this project. Phase one was exterior work which includes a new timber-frame barn, new entry porch, new screen porch, new exterior deck, new driveway and new landscaping. Phase two has included work on most of the existing interiors including a new kitchen, new bathrooms and the removal of many interior walls to open up the plan. The result of all this work is a greater sense of connection between the buildings and the site, open interior spaces filled with natural light, and a paring down of unnecessary interior partitions and finishes in a way that shows off the simple beauty of the timber frame. Interior lighting design by Tim Mathiesen of Brilliant Lighting Design & Digital Imaging in Brattleboro, VT.
The Chase Street house has been completed. We had a couple of open houses just prior to completion and the house was received with great enthusiasm. Since then, the house has gotten some great local press thanks to Seven Days, the Burlington Free Press and the local NBC affiliate, WPTZ. The house will be included in this years AIA VT Home Tours on September 11, from 10am to 3pm. Additional photos will be posted shortly.
