A Few Selected Works Previous Next The Carriage HouseThe Carriage HouseWhen this repeat client called for a man-cave, we brought a carriage house that boasts a broad Pennsylvania limestone foundation and flagstone sill, stucco wall finishes, and standing seam metal roofing with snowbirds. The interior features heavy mortise and tenon timber framing insulated with soy-based foam while non-toxic, no-VOC paint adorns all the walls and ceilings. Custom designed and built outswing, remote operated carriage doors provide access, while a floating timber stair with stainless steel railing, cork flooring, and copper detailing add whimsy. All of the interior trim work was milled from a windblown cherry tree from the site. The Roof GardenThe Roof GardenOn this tight urban lot we utilized a vegetated roof garden outside the kitchen window to maximize green space. Featuring a cedar, stainless steel, and copper exterior, this small addition lives large on the interior with a bright, daylit space that includes stained concrete floors, floating concrete tread stairs, and old school fixtures to meld the historic original home with a contemporary, modern new space. The Oak PorchThe Oak PorchWe sourced untreated local white oak timbers from a sawmill less than 5 miles from the site and custom cut and prepared them for mortise & tenon construction for this antique style porch. Hand cut, hand chiseled lambs tongue chamfers add detail, while the finished product utilizes hand-wrought post anchors from a local blacksmith and untreated, natural mahogany decking. Hand bent standing seam tin provides the finished roof, with a splash of shine at the plain galvanized gutter and downspout. The Pool HouseThe Pool HouseWe crafted this pool house with natural stone walls and 100% recyclable composite slate roofing. Custom made cedar doors feature European wrought iron spade hinges while louvered vents utilize custom side aprons and capping for additional detailing and weather protection. The BarnThe BarnThe barn features timber frame construction done with mortise & tenon joinery and oak peg fasteners. An antique brick foundation salvaged from local barns was paired with vertical siding in traditional red color to give it old-world character. Custom sliding and swinging barn doors made from timbers from a local saw mill are protected by a pent roof and small forbay and are hung on hand wrought, custom designed hardware. The CookeryThe CookeryThis small boutique restaurant in the heart of Lancaster City, Ma(i)son, is the dream and passion of its proprietors - and we wanted to help fulfill their vision of simple, rustic, uncompromising food in the fit-out of their dining room. Salvaged wood from local barns adorn the walls and create highlighted pockets, while a spark of creativity and vernacular style pointed to the perfect light fixtures in the bath. Sit down and enjoy phenomenal food and friendly folks in a rough and refined atmosphere. The Urban UpdateThe Urban UpdateThis vintage city row home was in severe need of updating when the client contacted us for a complete interior renovation. A custom, KCMA-Eco certified custom kitchen with loads of additional natural light are the highlight of the downstairs space, while new, airy French doors lead to the new deck and help bring the outdoors in. All new trimwork was custom milled and stained to maintain the original character of the space while providing the much needed modernization. A salvaged teak bench adds subtle warmth and detail to the renovated bathroom. As always, non-toxic, no-VOC finishes were used throughout. The Green SceneThe Green SceneAn extension of Fresco Green Building Supplies, this eco-lifestyle store in Lancaster City's Gallery Row showcases all sorts of sustainable wares. We got the call to renovate this space after completing their other showroom several years ago, and outfitted the retail space with uber simple clean lines and materials - exposed edge FSC plywood with a natural soy based sealer, earth plaster wall finishes, non-toxic paints, concrete counters, and exposed metal. Need laundry soap? Head in to get your refillable container and load up on the eco-friendly options they've got. The SunroomThe SunroomThis porch enclosure is located on a 4th generation Lancaster farmhouse. Exterior trim is plantation grown pine, organically treated and non-toxic to resist rot and add longevity. Limestone from the property meadows provides a stone surround for the ultra-efficient wood stove. The mantle is a beam salvaged from a barn on site.