S27 · E02

Cambridge | Modernize, Again

Oct 13, 2005

Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find homeowner George Mabry moving out and general contractor Tom Silva moving in. With a building permit in hand, Tom starts with the carport, dismantling it piece by piece on order to gain better access to the house. Kevin meets landscape architect Gregory Lombardi to evaluate the existing landscape, and finds that while much of the back yard is worth saving, the rest of the site will need to be completely reworked. Master carpenter Norm Abram meets project architect Will Ruhl at another modern house he recently designed on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Then, back in Cambridge, Will presents his design for George's house with the help of computer renderings and a 3-D model. The new house will still be Modern, but tempered by a warm palette of natural materials.

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Cambridge | Modernize, Again

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Cambridge | A Modern Old House

Cambridge | Modernize, Again

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Cambridge | Longfellow's House

Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship

Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and Cooling

Cambridge | Water Damage Brings Opportunity

Cambridge | Real Stone, Flat Roof

Cambridge | A Water-Feature Welcome

Cambridge | Creating a Dramatic Entryway

Cambridge | Rain Slows Some Progress

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Cambridge | Fine Craftsmanship

Cambridge | Contemporary Design Elements

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