422 N. Washington Chapter One AND Introduction to Lucky Star Farm

Hurricane Katrina was awful. Several weeks before her havoc reached the Louisiana Gulf Coast, I heard that a couple from New Orleans had bought the dilapidated historic home across the street from one of our projects. The house was in sad condition. It had been carved into shoddy apartments. We hoped that somehow the new owners would talk to us about how we might work together. One day, while making a site visit at our neighboring project, the new owners appeared.

additions, HistoricalBret ParkNovember 20, 2017historical, renovation, front porch, library

Out West

How do you capture a big view and protect the home from the evening sun? Our clients wanted to improve their home's image, create open social space, and find a way to enjoy a big winter vista through the trees across the road.

additionsBret ParkSeptember 1, 2017remodel, porch, addition, outdoor living, modern, steel

Dogwood

additionsBret ParkAugust 25, 2017kitchens, additions, remodel, historic homes, screened porch, mudroom, outdoor living, cedar shakes, subway tile, white kitchen, rafter tails