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Bethesda Residence
Through a series of structural modifications, the rear living spaces of this existing 2-story home were stretched seamlessly beyond the existing load-bearing wall seamlessly. A new sitting room and expanded kitchen are wrapped in matte tones of white oak, honed marble and limestone. Outside, the materials and assembly of the addition facades were carefully considered to bring new sophistication without overstepping the existing home style.
Photography: Frazier Springfield
Richmond Fan House
This project sought to modernize a 1920’s Richmond rowhome for a family recently relocated from New York City. While the front parlor, foyer and dining rooms were renovated to maintain their classic proportions, the rear half of the house, mainly the kitchen, primary suite and study, were reimagined to reflect modern sensibilities that blend in seamlessly. The extensive use of white oak paneling softens the crisp lines and shadows, and provides a rich backdrop for the vibrant colors and patterns of the client’s collection of art and eclectic fabric.
Collaborators: Mark Warfield, Interior Design
Photography: Elizabeth Nielsen
Forest Hill Residence
under constructionIn renovating and expanding this historic colonial revival home, examplary of Richmond’s Forest Hill Neighborhood, the clients sought a clean break between old and nice. Existing spaces were to be restored to recreate their original trim level, while the components of the addition were to be resoundingly contemporary in the material choice and scale.
Fitler Square Rowhouse
Working with New York firm, General Assembly, we oversaw a multi-year full renovation of this 200 year old rowhouse in the historic district of Philadelphia's Fitler Square neighborhood.
Our clients-- a young couple with a growing family-- were drawn to the house for its wonderful location, but its bones and plan required attention. The project involved an exhaustive interior demolition process, reinforcing the existing exterior walls and floors, replacing windows, vaulting ceilings, adding skylights, installing new framing, flooring and finishes. New built-in millwork and furnishings help to maximize every square inch of the narrow footprint of this 1,750 sf house.
Collaborators: General Assembly, Interior Design
Osborne Construction, General Contractor
Black Sheep Design, Steel fabrication
Photography: Matthew Williams
Featured in Dwell November 2025
Common House Richmond
Common House Social Club’s second home is a 25,000 square foot repurposed brick building in Richmond’s rapidly evolving Broad Street Arts District. Common House’s original Charlottesville location had become a fixture in the community with a popular club and event space, and the ownership sought out an engaging urban complement to the original for Richmond. Their second location incorporates a public café, a theater, co-working and private offices and a rooftop pool, as well as their core club amenities.
This project was completed while Alex was an Associate at ARCHITECTUREFIRM. The project recieved the AIA Richmond Merit Award in 2023.
Collaborators: Hanover Avenue Interior Design
Commonwealth Construction Management
Photography: Kate Thompson Photography
Byrd Park Residence
The clients of the Byrd Park House wished for a modern house that blended seamlessly with the its historic surroundings, a neighborhood of large homes built by notable architects during the City Beautiful movement. The exterior proportions of the house respect the character of its historic neighbors while quietly adhering to a more minimal aesthetic and simple palette of white plaster, bluestone and black painted metal. Inside the house, subtle curves in the finishing details and a palette of soft white and bleached oak project a feeling of calmness.
This project was completed in 2021 while Alex was an associate at ARCHITECTUREFIRM. The project received the AIA Richmond Merit Award in 2022.
Collaborators: Obrien & Muse, Interior Design
thinkmakebuild, General Contractor
Photography: James Ewing