Piedmont Place merges many functions
The idea of a “new downtown” in Crozet has been in the air for years. With the opening of Piedmont Place—a lively, mixed-use building just across the street from the […]
Latitude 38 experiments with the horizontal
You can often spot a Latitude 38 house from a block away. The Charlottesville company, owned by husband and wife team Jeff Erkelens and Joey Conover, has tended to build […]
Living history: Lithic delivers a careful update for a bicentennial property
It’s almost like a mini Monticello. Situated on high ground, commanding a majestic view, the house is likely close to two centuries old. With its brick foundation and chimneys, and […]
Mix & match: A rustic house gets a modern update
Kristi Williamson’s house in Ivy is one of those that has evolved with the times. Built in a rather rustic style in the ’80s, the original, Williamson says, has a […]
The urban myth: Are denser areas more beneficial to their inhabitants?
The recent arrival of winter weather in Charlottesville has brought interruptions to school, work and business, particularly on the outskirts of town. The snow storm was a reminder that it […]
Go with the flow: Every finish in the kitchen starts with your sink fixtures
The verdict is in from the nation’s biggest kitchen and bathroom expo—kitchen sinks are trending modern. And there’s probably nothing Charlottesville can do about it. According to local designer Amy […]
A big addition stays under the radar, and welcomes the neighbors
It’s not easy to nearly double the square footage of a house without bulking up its street profile. But that’s just what happened at Mike and Karen Ball’s North Downtown […]
January Abode: On stands now!
In this month’s Abode, we talk with homebuilder Noah Bradley about his 40-year career, learn why a homeowner shouldn’t be bound by their lot size, take a look inside an […]
Timeless style: An Ivy cottage gets ready to welcome guests
When Justin Rood went house-hunting in Charlottesville, he looked really hard. Many dozens of properties into his search, he still hadn’t found just the right place—but not because he was […]
Expanding the limits: A second structure can be a dramatic improvement
If your house sits on a small city lot, it may seem as though there’s little room to expand. After all, city regulations limit how much of your lot may […]