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My Work

English Arts & Crafts House

A study in mass and silhouette. Informed by the country houses of C.F.A. Voysey, I prioritized a deep roofline and honest materiality to ground the home in its landscape. The result is an exercise in scale—capable of hosting grand gatherings while maintaining the quiet, protected intimacy of a private sanctuary. The result is a home that is at once grand and comfortable, able to host large crowds and hold quiet, personal moments.

Attic Office

An exploration of the void. I transformed an unfinished attic into a disciplined study by embracing the structural 'quirks' of the original frame. By raising the primary beams and integrating mechanical systems into bespoke built-ins, I reclaimed the vertical volume to create an elevated, expansive workspace.

Apartment Building

Row House

Southern Shingle

A client’s love for the classic Shingle Style homes of New York and New England, combined with the client’s roots in rural North Carolina, helped inform this marriage of those two worlds. The timeless beauty of cedar shingles wraps a home designed for outdoor living, with playful details counterbalancing simple forms.

House at Forest Edge

An exploration of the Carpenter Gothic vernacular. I positioned this structure at the forest’s edge to act as a lens for the surrounding environment. By balancing verticality with expansive glazing, I sought to create a modern architectural interior that remains firmly rooted in the historical language of the site.

Dutch Colonial Conversion

A structural reinvention. I reimagined a standard 1960s ranch through the lens of the Dutch Colonial tradition, adding a second story to establish a more commanding street presence. This project was an exercise in 'architectural editing'—surgical incisions into the existing frame to create a contemporary volume within a classic profile.

Owner's Suite Renovation

A surgical intervention within a century-old frame. By reconfiguring the internal axis, I created a primary suite defined by symmetry and floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. This renovation proves that luxury is found in the rigor of the plan — reclaiming underutilized volume to create a sense of architectural calm.

Pool House

An irregular, deep lot provides the setting for a private pool, hidden behind a garden wall. Inspired by homes of the Hollywood Regency era, the pool house creates an elegant and glamorous setting for both private enjoyment and entertaining.

On the Boards: House on Core Sound

A waterside home on Core Sound, emphasizing outdoor space and views to the water. Taking inspiration from the historic Stick Style architecture of lifesaving stations on the Outer Banks, this house feels at home on the water.

On the Boards: River House

On the Boards: Modern Beach

Sand Castle Blueprints

A collaboration with Warby Parker Eyewear, this beach towel features an imaginary floorplan for a "luxury sandcastle". The towels were sold in Warby Parker stores across the country.

Rooms featured include: a Napatorium, The Biggest of Closets, Powder(ed Donut) Room, a Pillow Fight Arena, a Virtual Reality Chamber, and a Hall of Flattering Mirrors.

My Work

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English Arts & Crafts House

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Attic Office

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Apartment Building

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Row House

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Southern Shingle

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House at Forest Edge

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Dutch Colonial Conversion

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Owner's Suite Renovation

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Pool House

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On the Boards: House on Core Sound

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On the Boards: River House

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On the Boards: Modern Beach

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Sand Castle Blueprints

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