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, […]
Working with the givens: A Bundoran home embraces the view
When Kelley and Steve Sobell bought their house at Bundoran Farm in 2017, they took on a project that was somewhere between new construction and renovation. Situated south of town […]
The carpet queen: An online rug shop demystifies the buying process
Tracey Love has always had an affinity for vintage rugs. But when she started collecting them to cover the wood floors in the Greenwood farmhouse she shares with her husband, […]
The art of subtraction: Potter’s tasting room honors the past
The new tasting room and event space of Potter’s Craft Cider is not “new” at all; it’s a building layered with history and memory. When Jeannette Andamasaris, of Studio Figure, […]
Homes in a row: Homebuilder Evergreen Construction completes multi-phase C&O Row project
The third and final construction phase for the swanky C&O Row townhomes is complete, bringing to an end a several-year housing project that was not without its controversy. “We are […]
Aging gracefully: The Center at Belvedere aims high for senior community services
When they set out to reimagine the Senior Center facility more than 10 years ago, the architects at local firm Bushman Dreyfus knew they could be part of something special. […]
High-altitude house: Restoring the spirit of a midcentury gem
The driveway is so steep it seemed like a no-go. On the day in 2009 when he first visited, “I drove up the driveway and told myself ‘Whatever’s at the […]
Starting over: An energy-efficient house rises on an old foundation
Mark Graham was actually relieved when he discovered that the first floor of his house was rotting. He’d planned to add on, not tear down. But when crews prepared to […]
Spiritual aesthetic: Vitae breaks with tradition
Vitae Spirits is conscious of its distilling forebears. But owner Ian Glomski has always embraced modernity when it comes to his product and brand, and he hasn’t changed a bit […]
Minimal modern: A new kitchen gets down to the basics
Mike and Isobel Sadler move every few years. They’re the third-generation owners of Charlottesville Area Builders, and they usually occupy a house their company has recently built—both to showcase new […]