A playful idea to build a hidden bookcase door grew into a plan for a subterranean wine lounge, where bold maximalist design ...

Hidden among the trees on a wooded lot, a former industrial site in Willow Street, Pa., has been reimagined into a ...

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This Japanese-inspired staircase is part of a strategy to help a one-bedroom 2,400-square-foot duplex flex as a four-bedroom ...

Rather than tearing down this 1919 home and starting fresh, the project team chose to highlight the home’s unique features ...

The homeowners prioritized sustainability, leading to a custom design that maximized passive solar gain and energy efficiency. Site challenges, including slope and orientation, were addressed through ...

Scroggs Construction pivoted to disaster recovery after Hurricane Helene, converting their basement into a supply warehouse and coordinating donations for affected communities. Realizing a need, the ...

After purchasing an 8,500-square-foot home in McLean, Va., homeowner and professional hockey player Braden Holtby reached out to Four Brothers Design + Build for help reconfiguring the disjointed ...

This 1,850-square-foot custom home balances traditional Japanese elements with contemporary style to meet local zoning requirements. Japanese-inspired design elements can be found throughout the home, ...

The design process begins with an investment guide to align client budgets with material choices, ensuring realistic expectations from the start. Phased remodeling allowed for strategic sequencing, ...