Rock Creek, DC - Residential Addition & Whole House Remodeling

Brief Explanation of the Scope of Work

This 1960s one-level home was expanded with a second floor master bedroom/bath suite. Tucked away in a cul-de-sac on the edge of Rock Creek Park, the dwelling is nestled high up amidst old growth tulip trees, allowing a wide expanse of windows without compromising privacy. Although we built this addition, it was designed by Richard Zambeto Architects.

Unusual Constraints/Challenges & Creative Solutions


1) To work within cost constraints, which required that the architect change the structural steel frame to one built with wood only.

2) To meet the family’s need to live in the house while the third floor was being constructed. This made for some exasperating leaks during frequent rainstorms.

3) To develop a “smart house”. The owners had contracted separately with a firm to wire the “smart” portion of the house, which included fiber optic cabling. The coordination with our electrician was tricky.

4) To remove the pink clapboard siding from the outside and replace it with stucco.

5) To relocate all walls except for the wood-paneled wall adjacent to the new open stair.

Overall Results


Homeowners agreed that project was a complete success!

After - Interior View - Breakfast Area

	Before and After - Kitchen area above - Living Room below