Historically Significant with a Modern Purpose
Nestled on a quiet street in one of Charlottesville’s historically significant districts, this project presented unique challenges and exciting opportunities. Built circa 1900, the original structure was used as a barn and carriage house for the adjacent residence. Architectural interventions are carefully governed by the local board of architectural review, and regulations limit significant changes to the exterior of any existing structure designated as contributing to the historic district. Careful structural interventions and creative design focused on spatial efficiency allowed Gehrung+Graham to preserve and enhance the existing building, transforming this derelict storage space into a bright apartment and home office space.
