RESIDENCE RESTORATION AND ADDITION -Clinton Corners, NY

This project is a study in gracefully combining authentic historic charm with state of the art technology. The heart of the design was a center hall colonial dating back to the early 1800's. The Owners were deeply attached to the history and character of the house. Unfortunately, it was located next to a busy thoroughfare, which compromised it’s aesthetic and functional value.

The initial challenge was moving this invaluable piece of history to its new location on the crown of a 200 acre lot surrounded by rolling hills and rambling farms. A particularly unique aspect of the project was that the structure was insulated and rewired from the exterior to preserve the original trim and moldings throughout the interior. State of the art mechanical systems were incorporated at this time, without compromising the historic charm of the house.

Hand in hand with the restoration process was the incorporation of an addition housing a modern kitchen and innovative library. The kitchen artfully blended country character and charm with up to date conveniences. Because the library was to house an extensive literary collection including some rare volumes, careful attention was paid to climate control and lighting concerns. Once completed, the addition was completely indistinguishable from the original structure.

NEW RESIDENCE - Rhinebeck, NY

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