Chapter 12 – New Construction in Crown
From impulse purchase to intentional design: lessons learned elevating new construction from builder grade to bespoke in Downtown Crown
Chapter 11 – The Last Cut Was The Deepest
Chapter 11 details the final structural fixes and design choices in our Bethesda mid-century renovation before drywall seals it all in
Chapter 10 – Mastering Minimalism
London Calling to the Faraway Towns I was in the middle of Sunday brunch at the Daily Grill on K Street—a monthly ritual with my friend group—when my Nokia cell phone, the one featured in The Matrix, rang. Loudly. Yes, it … Continued
Chapter 9 – One Hole After Another
Living the layout before drywall—walking routines, testing decisions, and making last-chance adjustments before everything becomes permanent
Chapter 8 – Beyond the Surface in Bethesda
Back in the U.S., the next project marked a turning point—the moment I moved from cosmetic updates to full-scale reinvention
Chapter 7 – Framing the Future
Chapter 7 pivots from planning to construction—steel beams, framing deadlines, lighting logic, and final decisions shaping the house
Chapter 6 – Solving the Second Floor
Chapter 6 redesigns the problematic second floor—eliminating wasted hallways, expanding the primary, and restoring light, flow, and function
Chapter 5 – Reframing Sydney
A move to Sydney, a frenzied auction, and a sandstone cottage renovation in Balmain—where tight budgets forced clarity, restraint, and better design.
Chapter 4 – Fixing First Floor Flow
A reimagined first floor that opens the kitchen, improves flow, and updates a mid-century home for modern living
Chapter 3 – Capital Hill
My Capitol Hill home taught me hard lessons about space, light, and how poorly planned remodels harm a house over time