Luther Paul Weber Architect

Listening is the key to understanding.
Good design can only be relevant with constant client communication and collaboration from beginning to end.
A design that is beautiful without relevance is an unfortunate and costly mistake.
However, one that is relevant without beauty regrettably, is a missed opportunity.
Creativity begins with energy, is sparked by vision, and seasoned with experience.
It is encompassed by a love for art in the intentional manipulation of scale, proportion, composition, light, shade, shadow, color and texture.

A modest Cape Cod farmhouse in the foothills of the Blue Ridge served this family with five children as a retreat from the city for many years.
However, as the family grew, married and grandchildren arrived, it could no longer house the entire family at one time.
The idea of renovating an old small horse barn into extra rooms for the kids and their families evolved into thoughts of a new cabin that would be oriented for better views of the distant hills.
However, these concepts divided the family into separate quarters and did not create a large enough space to accommodate a family gathering.

It is situated on a beautiful point in the Northern Neck that is nearly surrounded by water.
They wanted a clean, crisp interior that was consistent throughout the house, but still respected the Georgian character of the new structure.
Our work included some minor plan modifications, the detailing of all cabinetry and millwork, the lighting design, the selection of all lighting and plumbing fixtures, paint colors and input into the exterior landscaping.
The main concept opens the Family Room to the Dining Room and kitchen beyond while the essence of the center hall plan is maintained with a continuous beam and large crown moldings that are further integrated into the adjacent rooms.

A young family of four, who frequently entertained, loved the charming Tudor character and location of their North Arlington brick house built circa 1930.
Unfortunately, it also had severe shortcomings that restricted their life style.
A small screened-in porch off a formal living room was rarely used.
A poorly constructed rear addition provided an inadequate kitchen and no family room.
The rear wood deck was deteriorating and steep sloping rear yard severely limited outdoor activities of their two young boys who were learning to play lacrosse.

This residence had a uniquely open plan for a 1986 Georgian style brick home with two rear porches but no private den or study on the first floor.
Our solution rerouted access to one porch from the kitchen through new patio doors in the adjacent family room allowing us to turn the other screened porch into a combination library/study.
To harmonize the long narrow room, Georgian style millwork of base, crown and chair rail molding were layered together with pilasters integrating the various elements of entry door, bookshelves, new bay window, desk, and rear doorway making a comfortable place to work or relax and read.