From the August/September 2023 Issue
International Intrigue-Exterior
Characteristics of the home’s Italian Renaissance Revival style include an arcade across the front façade at the porch level, which involves a series of simplified columns. The bracketed eave line […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Fresh Start-Exterior
The classic Georgian home by architect James Paragano has a symmetrical motif with a primary center block and secondary wings. It’s covered in clapboard and stone with copper accents.
From the June/July 2023 Issue
A Farmhouse with Modern Flair-Exterior
The exterior of the home is clad in clay-fired brick. “Not one brick is the same,” builder Richard Wonsala says. “We used a technique called lime washing. That’s why the […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
A Farmhouse with Modern Flair-Garage
The new garage features two bays and a full bathroom. It’s currently used for storage, but the second floor is heated, making it suitable for habitation should the need or […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Riverside Reverie-Pier and gazebo
The pier and the gazebo were existing on the property. “We could decorate the gazebo any way we wanted to, but we couldn’t move it or make it bigger or […]
From the April/May 2023 Issue
History Revisited-Exterior
“The existing house had incredible bones and an elegant exterior,” builder Michael Mroz says. “We did our best to pay homage to the roots of this home while giving it […]
From the February/March 2023 Issue
On the Waterfront-Exterior back
“This was our first project where the primary living space was raised 10 feet above the ground,” homeowner/architect Gary Kliesch says. “Developing a relationship between the ground activities and the […]
From the December 2022/January 2023 Issue
Fashionable Fusion-Exterior back
The back of the home features large windows to maximize views. Entrance to the balcony at right is from the office/second-floor primary bedroom. The stone wall marks the exterior wall of […]
From the December 2022/January 2023 Issue
Fashionable Fusion-Exterior
The new home features barn-like elements, such as a large, X-detailed panel reminiscent of a barn door, along with more contemporary components, such as glass garage doors. Architect Andrew Passacantando […]