Expanding what is already good.
An addition should sit comfortably with the house. The new work should be clear about being new, and still feel like it belongs.
Survey, design, permit, build.
Renovation and addition work requires a careful survey of existing conditions — structure, mechanical systems, envelope, and site — before any design can begin. We handle that investigation and fold it into the design process. We also manage the permitting process, which for additions to existing structures often involves building departments, historic commissions, and conservation commissions simultaneously.
About renovation and addition work.
Can you add onto an old house without compromising its character?
Yes. We use materials and proportions compatible with the original structure, and we detail the joint between old and new so it is honest rather than concealed. We do not try to fake history.
My house has water damage, drafts, and inefficiency. Can you fix those as part of a renovation?
Yes. A renovation is often the right moment to correct building envelope failures, improve insulation, and upgrade mechanical systems. We approach these together: fixing the moisture issue and improving the assembly at the same time.
Do you work on apartments and urban homes?
Yes. We take on apartment renovations, brownstone renovations, and urban infill additions.