Riverwoods at Denton

Connecting Past and Present in Denton, Maryland

Just north of downtown Denton, Riverwoods at Denton was the rehabilitation of 48 existing apartment units along with the new construction of an additional 36 apartment units. All 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units are grouped into 17 two story buildings across the site to intrinsically connect to the existing town fabric. All of the buildings were connected by new pathways across the site and were ultimately tied together with a new centrally located community building and playground. Grand porches were added to the existing buildings and new smaller porches were also apart of the new buildings, which fit in with the character of the town. Architectural elements and a varied color scheme allowed the project to reflect the main architectural styles throughout the historic town.

Bay Terrace Garden Apartments

Unique Renovation in Berlin, Maryland

Rehabilitated in 2016, this existing 32 apartment unit complex just off of Bay Street in the small Eastern Shore town of Berlin, Maryland was given a new life. The three apartment buildings and stand alone community building was upgraded both inside and outside with better quality and more durable products that have longer lifespans. New covered porches and covered stair breezeways not only added character to the building architecture, but they also provide security and weather protection for the residents. The existing flat building facades were accentuated with new projected bays, gable roofs and a variety of siding colors/textures. These not only added interest to the buildings, but also allowed for larger rooms within the individual apartment units. The exterior architectural features and design elements compliment the massing and provide the necessary components to provide the needed relief from the existing monolithic facades. The basic geometric form and simplicity of shape reflects the modesty of the agricultural community.

Greenwood Village

Substantial Renovation in Cambridge, Maryland

Greenwood Village was the rehabilitation of 20 existing multi-level apartment units nestled in the heart of Cambridge, Maryland. The four existing groups of units were gutted down to exposing the existing wood structure and new steel framing and additional space was added above the second floors. This provided new open living spaces on the first floors and the addition of a third bedroom and second bathroom on the new third floor. The exterior finishes were all upgraded to new cementitious siding and stone with new gables, dormers and energy efficient windows. During the renovation multiple energy efficient elements were added including new and increased insulation, more efficient lighting and mechanical equipment. This project certified with Energy Star Homes and National Green Building Standards.

The two middle units at building group 2 were rearranged into two stacked single story units over a newly laid out community space on the first floor. This allowed us to keep the original number of units while providing a space for residents to gather and use. The community space also provided an office for the property manager to now have a place on site to oversee the property and help the residents.

Stone Grove Crossing

Located just outside the Salisbury, MD city limits, this new complex has one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in nine three-story buildings on a 5.38 acre site. Each of the 84 new units has its own individual exterior entrance that is covered from the weather. The larger units are situated between two floors and 5% of the first floor units are designed to meet UFAS accessibility standards. Design elements reflect the history of Salisbury architecture in downtown with decorative railings, gables and projections. The project also included redevelopment of the existing 4,937- square foot community building with a new fitness room, computer room, new office space and facade upgrades to closely resemble the new apartments on the site.

Brookeside Station Apartments

Renovation of an Edgewood Community
Nestled in the heart of Edgewood, Maryland, Brookeside Station Apartments is a renovated residential development of 56 apartments. These were existing 1 & 2 bedroom units distributed across 7 two-story wood framed buildings and the addition of a few 3 bedroom units were added once the renovations were completed. Renovations included the replacement of all interior finishes, cabinets, fixtures, appliance, utility systems and exterior finishes. A newly designed community building was added to a central location to be easily accessible to all the residents. With this renovation new architectural elements were added to the buildings to enhance the character of the community, while also providing functional uses like new covered entries. In addition to updating the finishes, this project also incorporated energy efficient elements into the upgrades. 5% of the units were also upgraded to meet UFAS accessibility standards.

Cannery Village

Cannery Village is a residential development of 44 wood framed, single family homes and an associated community building. The single family lots across a multi-acre site, consist of four bedroom individual units and a couple two bedroom duplexes. Each lot has its own private driveway as well as own front and rear yard providing a sense of ownership for the tenants. The exterior architectural features and design elements compliment the design principles of the nearby architectural styles. Characteristics of the agricultural and seaside heritage of Worcester County enrich the building designs. The basic geometric form and simplicity of shape reflects the modesty of the agricultural trades. The proportions of the taller, narrower windows and varying material textures can be related to the maritime tradition.

Winston’s Choice

Located in the city of Aberdeen, Maryland, Winston’s Choice Family Homes is the construction of 34 two story and 2 one story townhomes. The site is adjacent and interconnected to existing townhouse and multifamily communities, thus providing more expansion to the existing context of this residential neighborhood. Each home is certified by Energy Star Homes, utilizing green materials, high amounts of insulation, energy star windows and fixtures. Winston’s Choice Family Homes are spacious and well-designed, while offering comfort in affordable family housing. The open living/dining/kitchen plan offers a spacious feel and allows ample day-lighting throughout the space from the large living area windows. The exterior architectural features and design elements compliment the aesthetics of the nearby single family homes with residential style windows and doors with shingle roofing and metal roof accents. Each townhome has a covered porch entrance with accents such as tapered columns, which will be reminiscent of traditional residential architecture. The cover provides security and weather protection for the resident group. All the buildings have aesthetically pleasing exteriors constructed with quality durable materials requiring minimal maintenance. The building’s exterior façades steps forward and back to create visual contrast, breaking the row of townhomes into smaller components. Residential components such as projected bays and window shutters have been added to compliment the neighboring residential community aesthetic.

Stewarts Neck Apartments

Renovation of Three Existing Apartment Buildings

Stewarts Neck Apartments is a site of three garden style buildings originally built in the 1970s. This project is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Somerset County. Each building houses a mixture of 1 and 2 bedroom units. This substantial renovation focused on completely gutting the interiors of the units and updating them to current housing trends with galley style kitchens, open living spaces, laundry in the units and larger storage spaces. New finishes and energy saving appliances and fixtures were utilized. Bays were also added to the units to give more life and character to the facades on all sides, but also provide more space for the residents within their unit. The project site was large enough to construct a new community building to house the management/leasing offices, but also provide some amenities for the residents, to promote a sense of community among the users. Multiple apartments were also upgraded for UFAS accessibility standards to provide a place for any disabled residents to be a part of the community. The community building consisted of a large gathering room, an exercise room to promote healthy awareness and a couple of classroom type spaces. These would allow the residents to hold meetings, have clubs and use the varied spaces for multiple purposes.

Fairbrooke Apartments

Fairbrook Apartments, located in Aberdeen, Maryland is a four story apartment building for residents over the age of 50. It consists of 122, one and two bedroom apartments and was originally built in the 1990s. The entire building was renovated and upgraded with all new windows, insulation, finishes, appliances, fixtures, etc. All of this was to update the units to current trends and evolve the building into a more energy conscious structure. Exterior finishes were replaced and the first floor community spaces were redesigned to allow for more resident oriented spaces, that are inviting and open to community engagement. Spaces include a seating/waiting area in the lobby and a more open community room with warming kitchen for larger events. Existing amenities like a greenhouse, library and outdoor spaces were upgraded for accessibility and all units were properly upgraded to meet Fair Housing. A percentage of the units were also redesigned to meet UFAS accessibility standards.

Hollins Station

Hollins Station consists of 48 newly constructed townhouses in Lansdowne in Baltimore County, Maryland. There will be 23 three-bedroom two-story units and 25 three-bedroom three-story units. A community building was also constructed on site to provide amenities to the residents. The massing of the projected bays relate to the massing of bays of other single family homes in the area. The Community Building and its covered porch will be reminiscent of traditional residential architecture. The building placement and layout on the site takes advantage of existing conditions while maintaining a sense of community by centrally locating community spaces and using different housing products to work with the topography. The townhouses at Hollins Station fit comfortably in the neighborhood, providing additional housing in a primarily residential area. Since two plan types were employed for efficiency and maximum space savings, the exterior needed to have more variety. Color selections are varied on window shutters and entry doors, to give each house a unique personality. Using the different color schemes, gives the feel of variety even when providing the same interior floor plans.