Church Conversion
This small brick church in a residential neighborhood had previously served as not only a functioning church but later as a photographer’s studio, before ESDB’s renovation into a single family home. Upon commission the space was a blank canvas. Our client wanted to preserve the open feeling of the ceremonial space but needed to insert […]
Flatiron Flats
In a former parking structure, Flatiron Flats offers 11 luxury industrial loft apartments in Southside Bethlehem. With a robust concrete, brick, and steel frame, the building posed challenges for modernization and code compliance. 2 new stair towers and elevator shaft were located within the existing building, providing safe egress, accessibility and roof access. Original window […]
Carriage House
Purchased, designed, and renovated by Elliot with help of friends and family, Carriage House was a labor of love that took 4 years to complete. With some modernizations of one apartment and a total gut and rebuild of the other, Carriage House is now home to two loft-style one-bedroom apartments in the heart of downtown […]
Artist’s Studio
Once the studio of a renowned ceramics artist, this 550 sf apartment provides convenient access to the adjacent pottery studio housed in the same structure. ESDB provided design / build services utilizing an array of salvaged materials, found objects, and furniture thrifted by our client. The result is an industrial-chic space, small but functional. The […]
Bethlehem Co-op Market
The interior design of the Bethlehem Co-op Market centers on creating a vibrant, community-centric hub that feels authentically rooted in the Lehigh Valley. A highly functional and accessible layout utilizes warm, sustainable materials to elevate the shopping experience while putting the focus on fresh, local food. Thoughtful decor elements, such as custom regional artwork and […]
Historic Porch Addition
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Japanese-inspired Pergola
Our client wanted to shade their outdoor dining space and revamp the main entrance to their mid-century home, and wanted to do it in a way that fit with their existing Japanese Zen aesthetic. We added an industrial flare by using glavanized steel components softened by rough-sawn lumber and copper detailing to give these two […]
Major home addition
Expanding Possibilities: A Custom Home Addition When growing families or changing lifestyles demand more space, a well-executed home addition is the perfect solution. For this major home addition project, the East Spruce team was tasked with expanding the property’s footprint while ensuring the new structure seamlessly integrated with the home’s original architectural character.