As we all look forward to the upcoming spring, asphalt plants are due to open soon and framing crews are finally able to put away their hand warmers. Our firm hasn’t experienced much of a winter lull, following the trends of 2022 despite comparable interest rates and slightly higher labor rates.
Homeowner confidence has remained extremely consistent with clients willing to invest in great design and quality construction, especially in high end markets along the east coast. As a number of our projects near completion, spring plantings are being ordered, while others projects are just getting ready to break ground and set formwork. The pace of projects seems to be increasing (or we’re just getting tired), but for now we’ll assume a faster pace! With that in mind, here’s a brief rundown of the projects that we’re currently working on.
One of the projects we’ve been working on is this Early Colonial Revival home.
A Look at What VHA is Working On in 2024
For those projects that began after the start of COVID, conditions are finally drawing to a close. Chief among them, our Inspired Greek Revival is weeks from completion and is absolutely top-notch inside and out.
Check out this video of Doug discussing some of the design details at our Inspired Greek Revival project.
Our below-pictured Stone Georgian home should be completed in the first half of this year, and is no less impressive – especially given that it will take all of 20 months to build, which is unusually fast for such a substantial stone home. Not far behind is our Watch Hill Shingle project in Rhode Island.
Check out some of the neat design details at our Watch Hill Shingle project.
Our geographical footprint has also continued to expand. Inquiries for projects in the past year have ranged from Cape Cod to Lake Champlain and from the tip of Long Island down to the Jersey Shore. One particularly fantastic client in Long Island was so impressed with his waterfront design that we were quickly tasked with developing homes for the two neighboring lots. All three are now underway and we can’t wait for the photos! Check out a rendering below for a peek at what the homes will look like once completed.
And of course, our home base of Greenwich continues to serve as a launch point for a portfolio of work that can be seen up and down the Connecticut coastline.
While traditionally inspired work remains the core of our portfolio, we have recently seen an increase in requests for more contemporary designs. These homes are not necessarily full modernist, but lighter and more minimal versions of traditional architectural styles.
As has always been our opinion, we are not loyal to any particular style, but rather strive to create strong and lasting designs that will stand up to the test of time. To make sure that our clients enjoy these homes for many decades, we delve deep into design fundamentals and work with clients to create architecture that will endure.
One of these homes about to break ground is our Waterfront Transitional Shingle. A minimally detailed shingle-style façade addresses the street and a glass-filled waterfront rear addresses the panoramic views of the Long Island Sound. The steel structure required, curtain walls, and volumetric design will certainly be a special addition to our roster.
Another project we have in the works is our Mid-Country Colonial Revival. Watch the video to learn some details about the masonry and block work being put in place to support the brick veneer of the home.
As the construction market continues to normalize and there’s a hint of inventory present in the real estate market, now is the ideal time to plan your upcoming project. Reach out to us to discuss your dream home plans at info@vanderhornarchitects.com or (203) 622-7000.