A couple stumbled upon an unusual property near Rittenhouse Square. It was a first-floor condo unit in a two-story structure that originally included a carriage house. While they loved the space, they knew with three college-aged kids, it wouldn’t be large enough for their family. Luckily, the owner of the second-floor unit was willing to […]
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Indoor-Outdoor Living
Indoor-outdoor living is a design philosophy that fosters a smooth transition between a home’s interior and exterior, blurring the boundaries between the two. It focuses on bringing elements of the natural world into the built environment, transforming outdoor areas into functional, inviting extensions of the home. Key Factors One key factor that influences indoor-outdoor living […]
Where Land Meets Water
What is Waterfront Living “Humans have been drawn to live on the waters’ edge for millennia, recognizing the importance of seas and rivers for food and trade.” – 10Design In the post-industrial era, proximity to water increasingly became associated with leisure as people escaped to the sea for holidays and respite. Waterfronts were developed to […]
A Historical Look at Homes
The Timeline A great deal has changed in the past century. The twentieth century alone witnessed the end of the Industrial Revolution, two World Wars, the exuberance of the Roaring Twenties, the hardship of the Great Depression, the economic boom of the 1950s, the social upheaval of the 1960s and 1970s, and the rapid technological […]
Sustainable Architecture: New Homes That Are Green
In Part 2 of our Sustainable Architecture series, we address designing new homes that are green. We try to build less square footage, to create multi-use rooms, and to employ energy-efficient envelopes. But the biggest single consideration is how we orient the building on the site.
Expanding Outdoor Living Spaces
What changes will we see in home design in the post-pandemic world? We’re already seeing a trend in the expansion of outdoor living spaces. People are looking to socialize safely at home with covered patios, outdoor kitchens, and the like. For more thoughts on post-pandemic home trends, check out the Redfin article we were featured in.
Preservation Recognition Award
One of our recent residential projects has received a 2020 Preservation Recognition Award from the Chestnut Hill Conservancy. These annual awards honor outstanding preservation, restoration, and stewardship of historic buildings within Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Two Krieger Projects Win Chrysalis Awards
Two of our renovation projects earned 2020 Awards for Remodeling Excellence. They are very different projects, but share one important thing in common.
A Stress Test for Your House
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by COVID-19. After coping with many weeks of stay-at-home orders, you probably know more now about your own resilience–as well as your home’s limitations. If you are in a state of mind to be resolving these limitations, please read on to see why this may be the time to plan a home renovation.