photography: Anice Hoachlander
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1. Mark Stafford
Arlington, Virginia
Like most homeowners who choose renovation over relocation, Mark Stafford loves his neighborhood, but knew his home lacked good interior flow and curb appeal. He turned to architect Charles Moore to give the house the identity it deserved.
The most visible change to Mark's home is a prominent front porch. "I'm a believer in porches as a way to draw attention to the entry and provide a place of shelter," says Charles. "The porch starts a dialog with the street." The rock foundation and square, tapered porch columns are Arts and Crafts details that add context and history. Just inside the front door, the stair posts mirror the shape of the porch columns, pulling the design inside. In keeping with the Arts and Crafts style, Charles designed an open living area with a fireplace on the ground floor and moved the bedrooms upstairs.
photography: Kip Dawkins
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The key to a well-done renovation, of course, is to "Change the things that are poorly done and keep what works," says Charles. He kept the existing shed dormer, but extended it into the new addition. Mark had recently installed vinyl windows, but Charles talked him into windows befitting the new design. The new windows are double-hung with a single light in the bottom sash and six lights in the upper sash. The unobstructed bottom sash is often seen in older cottage to give the illusion that the windows are always wide open.
photography: Moore Architects, PC
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