Construction has started on a front porch update to an Arlington, Virginia cottage. This home is about to get a striking one-of-a-kind front porch to replace its flat nondescript roof covering. The first step was to create safe beautiful stone steps, a defined front walk, and a crisp square flagstone front porch pad.
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AFTER- FLAGSTONE PAD NEXT STEP NEW GABLED FRONT PORCH
AFTER- S-CURVE WALK WAY AND STONE CLAD STEPS
Looking for a simple update for your home to freshen it up. I can help you choose a crisp paint color for your front door, tile for your kitchen backsplash, or the best siding material for your exterior project. Small scope design services are available at an hourly rate.
Winter Storm Jonas was here.
What has the recent snow storm made you rethink about your house? Is a mud room needed to catch all the snow gear, a front porch to keep you dry, a garage to avoid clearing a car, or maybe a large tub for a relaxing after shoveling soak?
Small changes to your home can have big impacts on how you live. A small addition of a covered porch and storage shed allowed these homeowners to enjoy their backyard. The home lacked storage for outdoor yard equipment. The lot was a bit shallow to add the typical storage shed without disturbing the adjacent forested area. Meanwhile the homeowners didn’t spend much time out back on the exposed patio. With a covered roof that echoed the house’s original design the patio became a sheltering cozy retreat for morning coffee and evening dinners. Carolyn Ubben Architect PLLC can design a small change that will have a big impact for your home.
Shed and Porch Addition
Shed and Porch during construction
Unexpected design touches in your home make it special. We can develop a customized design that meets your needs and adds that special element. In the house on Ridge Road, Frank Lloyd Wright patterned stained glass windows on either side of the fireplace are architectural accessories that help make the family room space extraordinary. A double sided stone fireplace between an entry hall and a family room created a space defining feature element in the Cardwell Road home and suggests the owner’s affinity for western national park lodges. Carolyn Ubben Architect PLLC can find a meaningful design feature to make your home uniquely yours.
Stained Glass Window
Town of Vienna, welcomes Carolyn Ubben Architect PLLC in the June 2015 newsletter. We are pleased to be a part of the vibrant Vienna community. The Town of Vienna is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Vienna has fantastic schools, a wide variety of housing and a small town feel combined with a great location. It is no wonder that Nerd Wallet recently listed the Town of Vienna as #4 in their list of "Best Cities for Young Families in Virginia".
