Halfmoon Acres
This home is designed to near passive standards and sits atop a gentle south facing slope.
Outdoor Kitchen
A long-time friend asked for advice on an outdoor space that was underutilized and underwhelming. The result of a quick design collaboration, some sketching, and some creativity gave my client a highly-functional and envy-instilling outdoor kitchen and dining space. Being the handy man he is, my client built the cabinets and concrete countertops himself, with […]
Phoenixville Facade
Our client asked for a more functional and visually pleasing backdrop to his outdoor patio space. The result incorporates lighting, fresh paint, and touches of aged wood trim, to give an old-world European feel. The feature of the design solves a problem our client did not realize he had. A broken and leaking downspout led […]
Shading Device
Our client wanted a more permanent solution to shade her south-facing outdoor living space. The space was unusable on hot summer days. The design solution incorporates four freestanding columns to which stainless steel cables can be attached in a variety of layouts. Anchor points on the underside of the home’s overhanging roof provide additional attachment […]
Solar Decathlon
The Solar Decathlon was a multi-semester student design / build project that culminated with a week-long competition on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The 800 square foot fully-functioning modular homes were judged in 10 categories including design, engineering, comfort, and energy use. Penn State’s MorningStar home placed 4th overall in a field of 20 […]
Trough Creek Cabin
Twin Hills Mid-Century Modern
This mid century “cabin” was dated and dark inside despite the large number of windows. With the selective removal of some trees and overgrowth, and some brightening and opening up of the interior, we were able to breathe new life into this mod gem of a property! A small addition and reconfiguration of the kitchen […]
Larkspur Circle
This home on a sloped suburban lot is designed for enjoying the outdoors. By use of its L-shaped configuration, views are directed to the private outdoor pool while shielding views from the street and neighbors.
Basement Bar Renovation
This basement bar, gameroom, and home gym features many custom pieces with a cohesive industrial chic aesthetic throughout. East Spruce worked closely with the contractors, fabricators, and installers to ensure the client’s vision was executed to perfection.
Seidersville Farmhouse Bathroom
This small bathroom in an historic farmhouse was in need of updated finishes. Through the design process, we discovered an opportunity to reclaim some wasted space and improve the efficiency of an adjacent hall closet. Although small, the new bathroom packs a punch!