Elegant carriage

Pamela DeGuzman and Stefan Bekiranov didn’t want much: A little extra storage space for their cul-de-sac house in North Downtown. A garage, at long last. Maybe a small apartment above it for the older kids in their recently blended family to live. And, hopefully, flooring that didn’t end up looking orange. Two and a half […]

The pit and pool: A vacation home evolves with the family

Sometimes the solution to your problem means redefining your goals. That’s what happened when James Hazel decided he had to deal with his lawn’s erosion issues. Twenty years ago, James and Sally Hazel were looking for a weekend place to get their young family away from the pressures of Washington and his job as a […]

By the numbers: Condo development Eleven:30 is one of a kind

The low-rise condominium and commercial mixed-use structure Eleven:30 was completed several months ago, but for now, all you can do is sit back and enjoy the view. As of last month, buyers had snapped up all the available spaces. So, about that view. Local architect Richard Price purchased two dilapidated homes at 1130 E. High […]

Into the future: Making an old kitchen serve a young family

A house built just before World War II might be replete with period charm, but it’s not necessarily geared toward the needs of a young family. Honoring that earlier era, while executing a major update, was Karen Turner’s charge in a recent project. “It’s an old house in a beautiful established neighborhood,” she says. “The […]