Same old one-story?: How to bring a 1950s rancher into this century
We asked Weston Construction’s Todd Buck to choose a home currently for sale and make some recommendations on the best way to update it. He found one off Rio Road […]
Mix and match: An all-new kitchen (with the same old cabinets)
Usually, when tackling a kitchen renovation, homeowners and contractors assume that the first step is to gut the old kitchen. But not always. Last year, Todd Buck and his team at […]
In the middle: A centralized kitchen undergoes an overhaul
“This was a typical ’60s ranch house,” said architect David Day of Kamilla Schenck’s Bellair residence. As the floorplan dictated, small rooms crowded the space, making the living and sleeping […]
Wake up call: The garden awakens the gardener, ready or not
After a prolonged wet winter, there will be mud. In the long run, this is a good thing, as steady moisture nurtures roots and flower buds for what should be […]
Points of view: Elk Run Ridge’s exterior quietly nods to its surroundings
How do you design a landscape for a house that sits within a stunning landscape? Gregg Bleam, whose firm envisioned the exterior approach to Elk Run Ridge, understood the problem […]
Sublime in its setting: A modern retreat converses with a rural view
What sort of modern house might be at home in a cattle field? That is just one of the many questions illuminated by Churchville’s Elk Run Ridge, designed by Jim […]
Remarkable balance: Interior designer Sandy Muraca adds new to the old
Resides in: Albemarle County 1. Antique or modern? 60/40. 2. City or country? City with a bit of country infusion. Although I would take the French countryside over Paris any […]
The art of practicality: Tate Pray’s functional pieces are high on style
Trained as an artist, Tate Pray was working as a carpenter until he moved to Charlottesville nine years ago. “I came across an opportunity to build formwork for a precast […]
Hard work: Concrete craftsmen elevate humble material
Alexander Kitchin wants to get your mind off the floor. “Most people are stuck down there,” he said. He’s referring to the common perception of how concrete is used in architecture. […]
Postcard from Millmont: A new pad for Peace Frogs brings people together
Having been in the business of selling vacations for 19 years, Julie Arbelaez was ready for a getaway from her workspace. “I felt like a change of scenery,” she said. […]