Happy 2021: Looking Ahead to the New Year

With 2020 quickly becoming a distant memory (don’t all shed a tear at once…), we are looking forward to a busy and interesting 2021. Through a tumultuous twelve months, we found ourselves at the center of a mass migration of city dwellers moving to the suburbs in search of additional space and work from home flexibility. These new projects presented interesting design challenges, but also challenges of safe staffing and the ability of architects to work from home. Through adaptation and with IT assistance, we managed to grow steadily as a firm while keeping all our projects running smoothly.

Without further ado, we’re excited to share some of our most recent projects below:

A large white colonial-style house under renovation. Ladders are placed against the walls, and several workers are visible painting the exterior. The front yard is dug up, with construction materials scattered around. A silver SUV is parked nearby under a clear blue sky.

Rye Colonial

Our Rye Colonial project (pictured above) will be ready for the next school year, when the kids can hopefully join their classmates in person! Contractors have been pulling out all the stops to keep our projects running in a safe and timely manner.

Line drawing of a large, symmetrical two-story house. Features include a central entrance with an arched pediment, two chimneys, and multiple windows with shutters. The facade has brick and stone textures. A flat-roofed extension with balustrades is on the right side.

Long Island Manor

Our Long Island Manor project has been working its way through approvals and will break ground shortly. The windfall in the suburban real estate market has restored confidence in many homeowners who now want to take on larger and more ambitious projects. This applies to both new construction and renovations.

The image shows a white two-story house with an extended patio. The patio has a glass roof supported by white columns and features wicker outdoor furniture. A stone fireplace is on the left. The surroundings include leafless trees and a patchy lawn, indicating early spring.

Sun-Filled Patio Addition

Speaking of renovations, VHA’s renovation division has built on its strengths from last year, and continues to be a growing asset for the firm.

A modern stone and glass house with flat roofs and large windows, surrounded by greenery. The patio features seating and a fire pit. The sky is partly cloudy, and the lawn is well-maintained, leading to a wooded backdrop.

Lakefront Contemporary

While most of the projects we take on are classical, we have been working on several more modern commissions. Most notable is our Lakefront Contemporary project, pictured above.

3D architectural rendering of a two-story house with a gable roof. The front features multiple windows, two covered balconies, a chimney on each side, and steps leading to a large rectangular terrace. The house is set on a raised platform with a retaining wall in front.

Waterfront Colonial

Regardless of aesthetic, waterfront locations continue to be popular with our clients. This year we will be working on several prestigious parcels, the latest being our Waterfront Colonial (rendering shown above). Construction on this residence is set to begin this spring.

Waterfront French Eclectic

Waterfront French Eclectic Pool House

Existing clients are amongst our favorite to work for. They’re familiar with our design process and trust the expertise that Douglas and our talented staff bring to each project. We completed our Waterfront French Eclectic home in 2015 and are now designing the accompanying pool house pictured above. We can’t wait to see how this structure compliments the already beautiful home and landscape.

If you’d like to schedule a consultation with us to discuss your new home or renovation, contact us at (203) 622-7000 or reach out via email at info@vanderhornarchitects.com. Be sure to follow along with us on Instagram at @dvharchitects for more project updates!