In fitting out the basement the owners will be prepared to accommodate relatives and guests, but may also use the space as a rec room. As a side benefit, the consolidated basement storage space will help minimize clutter.

The White Hall residence, eponymously named for its location in Virginia, is a commission for a 7,000 SF residence. Located on a gradually sloped site, the residence offers panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the North and neighbors a horse farm. In development, the plan features a central hall highlighted by an entry tower, loggias, and an open vista of Albemarle County for the clients.

The courtyards, loosely defined by the houses, connect in looped paths. The paths provide a link to the sidewalk, bridging public space with the courtyard. The housing units are designed with outwardly focused kitchens — providing a view to activity within the shared open spaces. There, children play as the colorful expression of their bedrooms engage them in the architecture of the enclave.

The Shift/Slot House, was designed for a future client near Batesville, Virginia in the Bundoran Farms community. It is sited in a clearing on a 12% slope; the massing draws from the rural vernacular of Virginia. The two masses comprising the layout are divided along a hallway and rise away from the slope. The 3 bedroom (1600 sf) structure features south-facing windows, which are fully shaded during the summer.