Turning Point

As a project architect, one of your responsibilities is to develop the construction drawings for a residence and assist the builder with any issues that may develop during the construction phase of the project.  I spent the earlier years of my career as a project architect who also detailed the architecture of the interiors.  I had the opportunity to develop the drawings for this residence designed by Mark Sullenberger, president of CDC, and also detail the interior millwork and built ins.  It was a ton of work, and after spending  time meeting with the client, developing the CDs, and also designing the architecture of the interiors I reallized that I had to focus my energy just on interior architecture. After all, it can take months to develop these drawings and months more to develop the interiors.


It was sort of a Turning Point in my career.  I set aside the large scale construction drawings and proceeded to expand the interiors department.  Although I often step back into the world of technical drawings and residential design, my main focus is interior architecture and design.

Here's to the Turning Point  and here are just a few samples of the project that led to the switch.
All photography by Apertures Inc.

Overlooking the golf course

The Main Entry

The fully paneled Library and custom desinged Mud Room

LongView

Designed by Custom Design Concepts and recently featured in Washington Spaces, is a residence worth seeing.  I was honored to be a member of the design team involved on this project and my main focus was Interior Millwork.  As you will see, there is much to enjoy!

Here are just a few images of the extensive details!
all photography by Kenneth Wyner Photography

The Main Entry

Mark Sullenberger, architect and president of CDC,

Project Architect Joan Janicki and Architect Richard Radcliffe were members of the design team

The Porte Cochere

Through out the Foyer and many of the other rooms

you will find elaborate paneling and wood accents

The Family Room has an intricate wood beamed ceiling and

paneled walls that encase the entertainment system

I love the herringbone patterned floor!

I worked closely with Joan Janicki to detail the structure of the iron grate floor and metal columns

detail of the Library bookcase and window seat

View to the Conservatory

Since many of the rooms are continuously paneled, I thought it would be nice to incorporate fabric into the panel of the Dining Room.  The ceiling has a soft plaster cove with some subtle uplighting.

One of my favorite rooms to detail- The Bowling Alley.

I just love how comfortable, warm and retro it is.

Be sure to visit Washington Spaces, An Enchanting Estate

Remember The Details

Here are some images of Custom Millwork.  It is important to remember the details of the interiors.  At CDC we offer Interior Architecture as an additional service.  Interior Architecture includes custom millwork, custom built ins, and all other specialty interior details. It happens to be one of my favorite phases in design because I have the opportunity to work closely with the architect to create unique and exciting environments.

Remember the Details

Fireplace mantels, paneling, and custom molding

coffered ceiling and built in

custom fireplace surrounds

entertainment units, specialty ceiling details,

libraries

photography credits:

images 1 and 2, Kenneth Wyner

image 3, Bob Narod

image 4 and 5, Kenneth Wyner