Lafayette River - Norfolk, Virginia

Private Residences
Much of waterfront residential design's distinctive characteristics lay in the beauty of its natural features. This natural beauty has always been the "gold" for this real estate attraction for residents.

Our experience provides careful responsiveness given to the development of residential architecture in this context and delicate environment. Site planning is the first step in transforming a piece of land into a place to live. Each project should capitalize on what is unique about its site, taking care not to destroy it.

Other such expertise is apparent in the planning for protection of water resources, dredge and fill permitting, dock permitting, shoreline stabilization permitting, understanding FEMA Zone Restrictions and Wetlands Regulations.

This work is unique and personal to the owner, unlike any other architectural endeavor. Sensitivity is high for the Owner and the expectation for well resolved and individualized details becomes the foundation of the design. It is about the definition of outside rooms as much as the definition of interior rooms and view opportunities such as where do the windows go, where is the light, where is the view, inside and out?