Design ideas for a large traditional attached two-car garage in Boston.

This is an example of an industrial attached two-car garage in Seattle.

Mark Hoyle
Mid-sized traditional attached two-car garage in Charlotte.

The conversion of this iconic American barn into a Writer’s Studio was conceived of as a tranquil retreat with natural light and lush views to stimulate inspiration for both husband and wife. Originally used as a garage with two horse stalls, the existing stick framed structure provided a loft with ideal space and orientation for a secluded studio. Signature barn features were maintained and enhanced such as horizontal siding, trim, large barn doors, cupola, roof overhangs, and framing. New features added to compliment the contextual significance and sustainability aspect of the project were reclaimed lumber from a razed barn used as flooring, driftwood retrieved from the shores of the Hudson River used for trim, and distressing / wearing new wood finishes creating an aged look. Along with the efforts for maintaining the historic character of the barn, modern elements were also incorporated into the design to provide a more current ensemble based on its new use. Elements such a light fixtures, window configurations, plumbing fixtures and appliances were all modernized to appropriately represent the present way of life.

Clopay Canyon Ridge Collection faux wood carriage house garage doors are made from a durable, low-maintenance composite material that won't rot, warp or crack. Can be painted or stained. Overhead operation.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional attached two-car garage in Miami.

Post and beam two car garage with storage space and loft overhead
Photo of a large country detached two-car workshop.

Garage: Carriage style with recessed panels “Quarterboard” above the garage doors “Knot Afraid” Trim is AZEK cellular PVC Custom fabricated copper roof and a copper weathervane Shingle siding: double dipped, white cedar, architectural shingle. Driveway is crushed seashell

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury detached two-car carport in Philadelphia.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern attached two-car garage in St Louis.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

Photo of a large transitional attached two-car carport in New York.

With a grand total of 1,247 square feet of living space, the Lincoln Deck House was designed to efficiently utilize every bit of its floor plan. This home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car detached garage and boasts an impressive great room, whose soaring ceilings and walls of glass welcome the outside in to make the space feel one with nature.

Photo of a mid-sized country detached two-car garage in New York.

Mid-sized modern attached two-car garage in Los Angeles.

A three bay garage with Extrawide carport bays. Our Classic Barn design options increase the garage bay to allow large family vehicles to open all doors without touching the sides.

Inspiration for a transitional detached two-car garage in New York.

2 story garage addition with loft-style guest bedroom on 2nd floor makes this quaint cottage ready for weekend guests.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style attached two-car workshop in Baltimore.

Mid-sized transitional detached two-car workshop in Other.