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Autumn Hill Lane update

admin2 — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:30:15 +0000

Construction is well underway on the Autumn Hill Lane house. The foundations are done and backfilled and the framing has begun. Construction photos to come soon. In the meantime, here are a few 3-D images of the exterior.

On the Boards: Clark Road update

admin2 — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:36:52 +0000

Thanks to the unusually warm Vermont winter, site work is moving ahead steadily on the Clark Road house. The drive is in place and preliminary excavation work is complete. The blasters were on site this week to clear up some ledge. Final prep for foundations will begin next week. Meanwhile, design work continues at a feverish pace in the studio in anticipation of construction…..

Masonry Heater: Before & After

admin2 — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:08:09 +0000

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.

Masonry Heater

admin2 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:20:57 +0000

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…..

On the Boards: Autumn Hill Lane

admin2 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:47:50 +0000

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….

On the Boards: Clark Road

admin2 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:08:03 +0000

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.

Prana Table III

admin2 — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:18:20 +0000

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.

East Hill Road

admin2 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:05:47 +0000

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….

New Vertigo Stool

admin2 — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:50:26 +0000

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.

Dunder Road Table

admin2 — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:12:59 +0000

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″.