A 2-story, 1050 SF addition was designed to replace a smaller, poorly-built earlier addition on the rear of the house. The exterior combines brick (hand-painted to match the old worn finish on existing), cedar shakes, custom windows and a copper roof. The most visible exterior design element is a barrel-vaulted dormer, mimicking existing dormers, yet oversized. Brick quoins, watertable, and horizontal muntin patterns are picked-up from the existing house, yet manipulated in a new way.

Interior finishes include an acid-etch stained concrete floor with force-rusted steel inserts for accent. Some of the Owner’s architectural salvage items were worked into the design. Various types and finishes of wood paneling, from whitewashed beadboard to fir, salvaged from the old addition, were incorporated.

In the manner of older homes, vestigal space was utilized by the construction of niches – as bookshelves, display units, and a magnetic chalkboard in the kitchen. A wall of armoire-style closet storage is built-in to the bedroom.

The objective of this remodeling and addition project was to transform a relatively mundane brick ranch house into a conservatively stylish residence.

The rear and side additions are complimented by matching improvements of an adjacent wing, refitted with traditional windows, doors, and columns. Existing space was opened into the addition with a series of segmented arches and columned cased openings. New kitchen features include commercial appliances, custom cabinets, and granite countertops. Four bathrooms were remodeled, and a marble foyer was installed. Sitework included brick and concrete pavers, a new garden structure, custom gates, fences, and traditional stuccoed privacy wall.

The unique, but subtle, forms of this project succeed on a finer level by meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship.

1999 Chrysalis Award for Excellence in Remodeling—Best Room Addition $75,00-$150,000—Southern Region

This kitchen renovation and addition “customized” an existing production- built home. The program included general upgrades, enhancement of light and accommodation of family interaction around the kitchen, informal dining and den spaces.

Special challenges included the exposure of the kitchen to the entry hall to allow light and views through, yet screen the “kitchen” look from the entry. This was solved by the invention of an open, screening storage “tower” with glass shelving, providing an appropriate visual transition from entry to kitchen.

The client is thrilled with their orderly working spaces, light, and unique palette of fine materials and colors.

Originally a 1,200 SF masonry farm keeper’s cottage, this 4,000 SF addition and renovation designed by Cox & Associates expanded and updated this retired couple’s second home in the country.

The remodeling work encompassed the entire existing structure, with a new kitchen and great room. Replacement divided-lite windows, cement-plaster stucco, board-and-batten siding and copper roof continued into the addition. Heart pine flooring and extensive custom millwork distinguish the interior.

Unusual features in the addition include an elevator to the basement, wine cellar, environmentally-controlled walk-in vault and basement spa replete with sauna. Landscape features include a bluestone terrace accented with handmade brick walks and seat walls, extensive plantings, and a traditional tar-and-gravel driveway.

A 2-story, 1050 SF addition was designed to replace a smaller, poorly-built earlier addition on the rear of the house. The exterior combines brick (hand-painted to match the old worn finish on existing), cedar shakes, custom windows and a copper roof. The most visible exterior design element is a barrel-vaulted dormer, mimicking existing dormers, yet oversized. Brick quoins, watertable, and horizontal muntin patterns are picked-up from the existing house, yet manipulated in a new way.

Interior finishes include an acid-etch stained concrete floor with force-rusted steel inserts for accent. Some of the Owner’s architectural salvage items were worked into the design. Various types and finishes of wood paneling, from whitewashed beadboard to fir, salvaged from the old addition, were incorporated.

In the manner of older homes, vestigal space was utilized by the construction of niches – as bookshelves, display units, and a magnetic chalkboard in the kitchen. A wall of armoire-style closet storage is built-in to the bedroom.

A 2-story, 1050 SF addition was designed to replace a smaller, poorly-built earlier addition on the rear of the house. The exterior combines brick (hand-painted to match the old worn finish on existing), cedar shakes, custom windows and a copper roof. The most visible exterior design element is a barrel-vaulted dormer, mimicking existing dormers, yet oversized. Brick quoins, watertable, and horizontal muntin patterns are picked-up from the existing house, yet manipulated in a new way.

Interior finishes include an acid-etch stained concrete floor with force-rusted steel inserts for accent. Some of the Owner’s architectural salvage items were worked into the design. Various types and finishes of wood paneling, from whitewashed beadboard to fir, salvaged from the old addition, were incorporated.

In the manner of older homes, vestigal space was utilized by the construction of niches – as bookshelves, display units, and a magnetic chalkboard in the kitchen. A wall of armoire-style closet storage is built-in to the bedroom.

A 2-story, 1050 SF addition was designed to replace a smaller, poorly-built earlier addition on the rear of the house. The exterior combines brick (hand-painted to match the old worn finish on existing), cedar shakes, custom windows and a copper roof. The most visible exterior design element is a barrel-vaulted dormer, mimicking existing dormers, yet oversized. Brick quoins, watertable, and horizontal muntin patterns are picked-up from the existing house, yet manipulated in a new way.

Interior finishes include an acid-etch stained concrete floor with force-rusted steel inserts for accent. Some of the Owner’s architectural salvage items were worked into the design. Various types and finishes of wood paneling, from whitewashed beadboard to fir, salvaged from the old addition, were incorporated.

In the manner of older homes, vestigal space was utilized by the construction of niches – as bookshelves, display units, and a magnetic chalkboard in the kitchen. A wall of armoire-style closet storage is built-in to the bedroom.

A 2-story, 1050 SF addition was designed to replace a smaller, poorly-built earlier addition on the rear of the house. The exterior combines brick (hand-painted to match the old worn finish on existing), cedar shakes, custom windows and a copper roof. The most visible exterior design element is a barrel-vaulted dormer, mimicking existing dormers, yet oversized. Brick quoins, watertable, and horizontal muntin patterns are picked-up from the existing house, yet manipulated in a new way.

Interior finishes include an acid-etch stained concrete floor with force-rusted steel inserts for accent. Some of the Owner’s architectural salvage items were worked into the design. Various types and finishes of wood paneling, from whitewashed beadboard to fir, salvaged from the old addition, were incorporated.

In the manner of older homes, vestigal space was utilized by the construction of niches – as bookshelves, display units, and a magnetic chalkboard in the kitchen. A wall of armoire-style closet storage is built-in to the bedroom.

A 2-story, 1050 SF addition was designed to replace a smaller, poorly-built earlier addition on the rear of the house. The exterior combines brick (hand-painted to match the old worn finish on existing), cedar shakes, custom windows and a copper roof. The most visible exterior design element is a barrel-vaulted dormer, mimicking existing dormers, yet oversized. Brick quoins, watertable, and horizontal muntin patterns are picked-up from the existing house, yet manipulated in a new way.

Interior finishes include an acid-etch stained concrete floor with force-rusted steel inserts for accent. Some of the Owner’s architectural salvage items were worked into the design. Various types and finishes of wood paneling, from whitewashed beadboard to fir, salvaged from the old addition, were incorporated.

In the manner of older homes, vestigal space was utilized by the construction of niches – as bookshelves, display units, and a magnetic chalkboard in the kitchen. A wall of armoire-style closet storage is built-in to the bedroom.

A 2-story, 1050 SF addition was designed to replace a smaller, poorly-built earlier addition on the rear of the house. The exterior combines brick (hand-painted to match the old worn finish on existing), cedar shakes, custom windows and a copper roof. The most visible exterior design element is a barrel-vaulted dormer, mimicking existing dormers, yet oversized. Brick quoins, watertable, and horizontal muntin patterns are picked-up from the existing house, yet manipulated in a new way.

Interior finishes include an acid-etch stained concrete floor with force-rusted steel inserts for accent. Some of the Owner’s architectural salvage items were worked into the design. Various types and finishes of wood paneling, from whitewashed beadboard to fir, salvaged from the old addition, were incorporated.

In the manner of older homes, vestigal space was utilized by the construction of niches – as bookshelves, display units, and a magnetic chalkboard in the kitchen. A wall of armoire-style closet storage is built-in to the bedroom.

This kitchen renovation and addition “customized” an existing production- built home. The program included general upgrades, enhancement of light and accommodation of family interaction around the kitchen, informal dining and den spaces.

Special challenges included the exposure of the kitchen to the entry hall to allow light and views through, yet screen the “kitchen” look from the entry. This was solved by the invention of an open, screening storage “tower” with glass shelving, providing an appropriate visual transition from entry to kitchen.

The client is thrilled with their orderly working spaces, light, and unique palette of fine materials and colors.

This kitchen renovation and addition “customized” an existing production- built home. The program included general upgrades, enhancement of light and accommodation of family interaction around the kitchen, informal dining and den spaces.

Special challenges included the exposure of the kitchen to the entry hall to allow light and views through, yet screen the “kitchen” look from the entry. This was solved by the invention of an open, screening storage “tower” with glass shelving, providing an appropriate visual transition from entry to kitchen.

The client is thrilled with their orderly working spaces, light, and unique palette of fine materials and colors.

This kitchen renovation and addition “customized” an existing production- built home. The program included general upgrades, enhancement of light and accommodation of family interaction around the kitchen, informal dining and den spaces.

Special challenges included the exposure of the kitchen to the entry hall to allow light and views through, yet screen the “kitchen” look from the entry. This was solved by the invention of an open, screening storage “tower” with glass shelving, providing an appropriate visual transition from entry to kitchen.

The client is thrilled with their orderly working spaces, light, and unique palette of fine materials and colors.

This kitchen renovation and addition “customized” an existing production- built home. The program included general upgrades, enhancement of light and accommodation of family interaction around the kitchen, informal dining and den spaces.

Special challenges included the exposure of the kitchen to the entry hall to allow light and views through, yet screen the “kitchen” look from the entry. This was solved by the invention of an open, screening storage “tower” with glass shelving, providing an appropriate visual transition from entry to kitchen.

The client is thrilled with their orderly working spaces, light, and unique palette of fine materials and colors.