Cottage on the Lake – before and after
Once a seasonal rental property, this charming lakeside cottage now serves as a vacation home for a family of five. The property was in need of extensive renovation but its proximity to Lake Champlain made it worth the effort.
Cody’s Pub Completed
Recently completed, Cody’s Pub, located in a residence in Warren, Vermont, has all the charm of an olde world bar. See 2012 posts entitled Fine Woodworking to read about creating the hand-carved, curved, mahogany bar.
Big Balcony
The big steel balcony below was fabricated in East Middlebury, Vermont by Nop’s Metalworks. Delivered to the building site in one piece, the balcony required an oversize permit and an escort due to its size. Stainless steel cable railings and wood decking will complete the balcony.
Remote Cabin featured in Cabin Life Magazine
According to Cabin Life magazine the Remote Cabin designed by Joan Heaton “is a green gem”. Cabin Life magazine asked me for some tips on designing a cabin. My tips and a link to the article appear below: Take advantage of light from all sides. Often in a small cabin, light from windows placed on […]
Joan Heaton featured in Green Building and Design Magazine
No Artificial Ingredients: Architect Joan Heaton honors the Adirondack region with wood-based designs that are rooted in nature and history Green Building and Design Magazine April/May/June 2012 By Matt Alderton Photography by Susan Teare and Barrie Fisher Joan Heaton grew up in the Green Mountains of Vermont, which are bordered on the west by Lake […]
fine woodworking
I am pleased to work with Dan Ober of Ober Woodworking on an English pub style renovation. Dan is building the hand carved, curved, Mahogany bar. This is not your average basement bar. Antique oak flooring and timbers, leaded glass windows and plaster walls complete the look. The in-home bar will serve as a gathering […]
fine woodworking
On a recent visit to Ober Woodworking I learned about three ways to make curves in wood: coopering, laminating and band sawing. Dan used a technique called coopering to make curved panels for the base of the bar. He laminated 1/4″ thick layers of mahogany to create the the frames for the curved panels and […]
Remote Cabin featured on Houzz
I am delighted to have another one of my projects featured on the design website Houzz. Blogger, Editor and Stylist Joanne Palmisano showcased my Remote Cabin in her ideabook entitled, Houzz Tour: Cozy Vermont Cabin Blanketed in Charm This carefully crafted, ecofriendly cabin in the woods makes coming in from the cold a truly memorable […]
Modern Cabin featured on Houzz
I am delighted to have one of my projects featured this week on the design website Houzz. Houzz is a leading destination for home design enthusiasts, professionals and home owners from around the world. With over 50,000 photos and 100,000 ideabooks, Houzz has the largest database of home design ideas on the net; it is the […]
Built-Ins Idea Book
This image is included in the recently published “All New Built-Ins Idea Book” edited by Joanne Kellar Bouknight and published by Taunton Press. The Shaker inspired built-in provides storage for coats, hats, mittens and boots in a mudroom addition. The finish on the custom made cabinetry is old fashioned milk paint on pine. The color, […]
small house designs donated
I am pleased to donate three small house designs to the Mad River Valley Housing Coalition for use in their Affordable Land initiative. The Housing Coalition has identified the cost of land as the biggest obstacle for a working family to be able to build a modest home in the Mad River Valley. MRVHCs Affordable […]
Are small homes a fad or are they here to stay?
Last week I was contacted by an editor at Timber Home Living and asked to share my expertise on small home design. “Dear Ms. Heaton, I’m writing an article on small home design for the April issue of Timber Home Living and would like to include your input. I’ve included a few questions below. Why do some […]
Adirondack Addition – before and after
The addition to this Adirondack home contains a sitting room, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a loft; it blends seamlessly with the architecture of the existing cottage. The addition, located at right angles to the existing cottage, forms an outdoor courtyard with dramatic westerly views of the Adirondack Mountains. The design of the addition mimics the […]
celebrating 15 years in business
Joan Heaton opened her architecture office in Bristol, Vermont 15 years ago. Since 1996 we have worked with clients to design residential projects. The historic Lampson Schoolhouse in New Haven, Vermont, pictured below was one of the first projects Joan designed. Renovated following the Department of Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation, the converted the schoolhouse […]