Recent News

Spring 2013 · 4 days ago

A contemporary-style new house in the Amberly community and several smaller additions and renovations are under construction. The drawing board is busy with many other projects in the Annapolis area, most of them hoping to break ground early fall.

Fall 2012 · 209 days ago

We have three projects under construction and several entering the construction drawing phase. In the construction drawing phase we fine tune the design and figure out the structural members, materials, window sizes, and kitchen layouts. We have a few new projects in the early design phase which provide creative work to balance the technical drawings.

Summer 2012 · 305 days ago

Reading the new 2012 IRC codes about energy efficiency requirements and researching how to put all the components together to meet those requirements. It’s not as easy as just adding extra layers, as some types of insulation need ventilation, some do not, some materials react with others, some reduce the structural stabiliity if applied incorrectly, some put the vapor barrier in the wrong place, some are very expensive. Looking for the best solution for each project.

A Little About Teresa

“The client’s budget is just as important a consideration as their space needs. All the pieces must fit together to make the ‘dream come true.’ “

“I feel honored that people build what I have designed, live in the spaces, and they are happy.”

“I get most of my clients by referral. It’s nice to know that people are enjoying their houses and want their friends to have the same positive experience they did.”

“The wife may begin the initial consultation with, ‘Well, we need a bigger dining room.’ The husband looks at her in amazement and says, ‘That’s not what we talked about!’ They are flustered, and I laugh, as this happens all the time.”

“Homeowners do not often speak in architectural terminology. I listen to what they are saying, and not saying. I help them define their goals, and then we move on to architectural solutions.”

“I like getting to know my clients and helping them accomplish their dreams.”

“Bigger is not always better.”

“It takes a lot of energy to build a house or an addition. A project of major scope will disrupt your life. There are finishes to select, decisions to make, and financial issues to solve. My goal is to have clients say after completion of the project, that it’s beautiful, it was worth the work and cost, and they are pleased.”

“I often suggest the owner’s talk about lighting once the framing is up, as then they can stand in the space. Often they will comment, ‘Oh, there could be a sconce up on that part of the wall…’ whereas they could not imagine this by looking at the plans.”

“Good design is enjoyed and appreciated, but not always conscious to the user.”