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Spring has sprung, bringing out the pops of fresh

Spring has sprung, bringing out the pops of fresh color and soft elegance of this Villanova Residence. From vibrant floral accents to sunlit spaces, this home is a perfect reflection of the season’s beauty. Here's to longer days, fresh blooms, and the first day of spring!

Builder: @ebmahoneybuilders
Landscape: @jala.inc
Photography: @TomCrane111

#firstdayofspring #springhassprung #springtime #spring

What better time to reflect on our work at St. Pat

What better time to reflect on our work at St. Patrick’s Church than St. Patrick’s Day? We are honored to have completed these renovation and addition projects for the parish and congratulate the amazing craftspeople that contributed to the success of each. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Custom Art: @NeilsonCarlin
Custom Liturgical Furniture: Fynders Keepers
Decorative Paint & Stencil: St. Jude Liturgical Arts Studio
Marble Flooring Install: @SuburbanEnterprises
Photography: @JeffreyTotaro

#stpatricksday #luckoftheirish #feelinglucky #stpatrickschurch

Happy Pi Day! These beautifully designed kitchens

Happy Pi Day! These beautifully designed kitchens are perfect for rolling out dough, baking a classic pie, and gathering around for a slice (or 3.14). Which one would you love to bake in?

Photography: @FrancescoLagnese, Don Pearse Photographers, @TomCrane111, @AngleEyePhotography, @JeffreyTotaro, @AustinEternoPhoto, Halkin|Mason Photography

#piday #kitchengoals #kitchenarchitecture #bakingpie

Can you believe we are about halfway through the m

Can you believe we are about halfway through the month of March?! Can spring be far off? We are itching to enjoy our outdoor spaces!

This space invites relaxation, connection, and the simple pleasure of being surrounded by sunshine - we can feel the warm breeze just by looking at these photos! Thoughtful details and seamless integration with the landscape make it a space to enjoy from the first warm days of spring through the golden days of autumn. Warmer days are (hopefully) just around the corner.

Photography: @JeffreyTotaro
Builder: @PohligHomes

#springtime #patiogoals #warmerweather #exteriorgoals

While the percentage of women architects has incre

While the percentage of women architects has increased in recent years and moves toward gender parity, the field has traditionally been male dominated. Working against that trend and successfully wearing the many hats required of professional women, we celebrate the amazing ladies of Archer & Buchanan on this International Women’s Day. Thank you to Alyssa, Andrea, Brenda, Cheri, Gina, Laura, Mary, Michele, Rachel, Sienna, Sonia and Tracy for all you do!

#internationalwomensday #womeninarchitecture #womensday

A thoughtful and creative approach prevented us fr

A thoughtful and creative approach prevented us from wasting time, money and energy on removing a solid outcropping of bedrock to make way for a freestanding garage. Project manager Matt Forsythe describes how the structure instead works with the outcropping, angled in such a way that not only avoids the need to blast or hammer out the rock but that also creates an entry courtyard feel in conjunction with the existing house.

Still photography: @JeffreyTotaro

#vintagecars #garageremodel #garagearchitecture #vintageaesthetic #garagegoals

Elevated beyond the norm, the design of this stair

Elevated beyond the norm, the design of this stair achieves fitting status for keeping company with the sleek vintage cars stored just adjacent. Constructed of warm wood, the stair hangs rather than taking up valuable floor space in the garage. In addition to its nod to modernity, the stair design also presents a light and airy feel and a visually appealing juxtaposition to the solidness of the stone wall backdrop.

Still photography: @JeffreyTotaro

#vintagecars #garageremodel #garagearchitecture #vintageaesthetic #garagegoals

A folding glass door system spanning the length of

A folding glass door system spanning the length of this garage facade provides ease of access, wonderful natural light, a sense of bringing the outside in, and an opportunity for viewing the client's vintage car collection from outside as well as from the main house across the courtyard. An excellent design solution that achieves a multitude of goals!

Still photography: @JeffreyTotaro

#vintagecars #garageremodel #garagearchitecture #vintageaesthetic #garagegoals

Project manager Matt Forsythe and interior designe

Project manager Matt Forsythe and interior designer Cheri Privor talk about this fabulously fun project done for a dedicated collector of vintage race cars. Designed with both the cars and the car enthusiast in mind, the garage provides the functionality desired for storing and maintaining the vehicles while also giving the client comfortable and attractive spaces for enjoying the collection.

Still photography: @JeffreyTotaro

#vintagecars #garageremodel #garagearchitecture #vintageaesthetic #garagegoals

Archer & Buchanan designed a standalone garage in

Archer & Buchanan designed a standalone garage in Gladwyne to hold a client’s vintage car collection. The new structure is set into the hillside running adjacent to the driveway of the residence. It acts conceptually as a “gate house” of sorts, enhancing the arrival experience and creating a courtyard feel through its relationship to the existing home. The ground floor of the garage features telescoping glass doors that provide easy entry and exit for the classic roadsters while also allowing them to be showcased and visible from the house. A contemporary loft suite, accessible by a custom-designed contemporary wooden stair, accommodates guests as needed. Overlooking the 2-story car space, the suite includes a sitting area with balcony, kitchenette, and full bath. The exterior design of the garage incorporates a stone base, vertical siding and a zinc standing seam roof to visually connect the structure to the aesthetic of the existing 1950s era home.

Stay tuned for our video series this week to learn more about the process...

Builder: J. Donovan Construction, Inc.
Photography: @JeffreyTotaro

#vintagecars #garageremodel #garagearchitecture #vintageaesthetic #garagegoals

February invites us to slow down, stay warm, and s

February invites us to slow down, stay warm, and savor the romance of the season. These bespoke baths create the perfect setting for indulgent moments of relaxation and self-care.

Are you soaking in the romantic spirit this month?

Photography: @JeffreyTotaro, @mcbecks_pix, Don Pearse, @TomCrane111, Barry Halkin

#monthoflove #romanticbathroom #bathtubgoals #bathroomgoals #custombathroom

Designing spaces as timeless as love itself. This

Designing spaces as timeless as love itself. This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate the beauty of architecture that inspires connection, comfort, and enduring memories.

Photo: Halkin | Mason

#valentinesday #romanticspace #loveday #spreadlove

Throughout history, the color red has been imbued

Throughout history, the color red has been imbued with many meanings, some with positive connotations, some with negative. In interior design, red is usually viewed as a bold color choice. To incorporate it as an accent is one thing, but to use it as the primary color in a space takes some confidence! We love our clients’ decision to commit to a vivid red for all the millwork in their study, filling the room with warmth and vitality. What does red say to you?

Photography: @TomCrane111

#thecolorred #redaccent #redaesthetic

Does February put anyone else in the mood for a gl

Does February put anyone else in the mood for a glass of wine?

A well-designed wine cellar is more than just storage; it’s a space for stories, celebrations, and quiet moments of appreciation. This thoughtfully crafted cellar was designed to preserve and showcase a collection worth toasting to—because the best things in life, much like wine, only get better with time.

Photography: @JeffreyTotaro
Builder: @PorterConstructionLLC
Ironwork: Compass Ironworks
Racking System: @Cellarium_Wine_Cellars

#monthoflove #winecellar #winecellargoals #datenight #romanticaesthetic

Inspired by a stair the client saw abroad, the sho

Inspired by a stair the client saw abroad, the showcase custom-designed helical stair in our Fallow Field Cottage project is a handsome and space-saving solution for connecting the first and second levels of the atrium without impeding views or interfering with the light streaming through the wall of windows. A work of art in metal and wood, the stair provides passage between the ground level of the atrium and its mezzanine which serves as the link between primary suite and library.

Builder: @RittenhouseBuildersInc
Millwork (Atrium benches and library): @seven.trees.woodworking
Staircase: Compass Ironworks
Landscape & Hardscape: Elise Geyelin & Susan's Gardens Etc.
Photography: @JeffreyTotaro

#countylinesmagazine #cottagerenovation #cottagegoals #cozycottage #spiralstair

It's a surprise and delight to find a stunning woo

It's a surprise and delight to find a stunning wood-paneled library complete with floor-to-ceiling custom bookshelves, hidden cubbies and a fireplace in the second level space above this property's new garage. Achieving the most important goal of providing a place to store the client's collection of over 3,000 books, the library additionally serves as office, entertaining space, and a great hideout for grandkids! We'd like to spend time here any time of the year, but imagine curling up by the fire with your favorite read during these bleak and dreary winter days!

Builder: @RittenhouseBuildersInc
Millwork (Atrium benches and library): @seven.trees.woodworking
Staircase: Compass Ironworks
Landscape & Hardscape: Elise Geyelin & Susan's Gardens Etc.
Photography: @JeffreyTotaro

#countylinesmagazine #cottagerenovation #cottagegoals #cottageremodel #cozycottage #librarydesign

We are so excited for folks to see Fallow Field Co

We are so excited for folks to see Fallow Field Cottage in this month's issue of @CountyLinesMagazine! If we tell you some of the highlights of the project are a new garage and its link to the existing house, you may not be impressed. But what a garage and link it is! Firm partner Michele Thackrah talks about how the element that might have been a simple breezeway evolved into a fabulous, dramatic, light filled atrium. Stay tuned for more about this renovation of and addition to an already wonderful cottage in Gladwyne.

Builder: @RittenhouseBuildersInc
Millwork (Atrium benches and library): @seven.trees.woodworking
Staircase: Compass Ironworks
Landscape & Hardscape: Elise Geyelin & Susan's Gardens Etc.
Photography: @JeffreyTotaro

#countylinesmagazine #cottagerenovation #cottagegoals #cottageremodel #cozycottage

"If you need me, I'll be in the study working thro

"If you need me, I'll be in the study working through my TBR (To Be Read) list." - Things we would say if this room was transported to one of our homes.

What does your dream home library look like?

Contractor: @RittenhouseBuildersInc
Millwork (Library): @seven.trees.woodworking
Photography: @JeffreyTotaro

#readingspace #homelibrary #uniquebookshelf #studyroom

Is it too much to ask for a snow day? Just one day

Is it too much to ask for a snow day? Just one day of fresh powder, cozy blankets, and an excuse to slow down. Who’s with us?

#snowday #freshsnow #freshpowder #winterhome

A crackling fire, a comfy chair, and the perfect s

A crackling fire, a comfy chair, and the perfect setting to unwind—this space invites you to slow down and savor the warmth of home. Where do you like to unwind?

Builder: @PorterConstructionLLC
Landscape: Cotswold Gardens
Interiors: @PorterDesignGroup
Photography: @AngleEyePhotography

#wintervibes #cozyhome #warmspace #cozyroom #fireplace