With Cathy Purple Cherry, we have found an architect for life. Cathy designed and oversaw many major residential construction and renovation projects for us and her thorough and thoughtful approach is unparalleled. She made the effort to understand how our family lives, then designed living space that was wonderfully detailed in both feature and function. Her approach is intelligent, professional and comprehensive. She operates with the highest integrity and is a geniunely nice person.

Wayne and Linda Huyard

Portfolio

Residential

Private Waterfront Residence on the Severn River

This 11,500 SF house was enlarged from a charming, 100-year old 3,400 SF two-story Colonial Revival sited on a 1½ acre waterfront lot with sweeping views down to the Severn River. The original house was gutted and now forms the central core of the new house. Several wings have been added off the main house. A small wing off the formal dining room includes a library with a master bedroom suite above. The largest wing contains a new kitchen with custom cabinets and a large island that separates the casual dining room. A large open arch separates the casual dining room from the family room, the focal point of which is a fireplace flanked by custom built-in cabinets. the upper floor of the large wing contains four bedrooms and a homework room. The expanisve plan was designed to support the lcients five young children and to provide the organization needed to manage this large family.

Date Completed

2000

Category

Residential