99% Final Plans!

After putting (some modest) pressure on the architect this week, we are almost finished with the design phase. This is exciting progress, except the next phase is 3-4 weeks for Arlington County to approve the plans. Fortunately our architect almost exclusively works in Arlington, so he is well familiar with permitting here and preferences of the zoning board. We're not proposing anything too exotic either. We're hoping it's shorter than 4 weeks.  


Here are some snapshots of the detailed plans. Not the best quality photos. The last few versions have included a front porch design that we have elected not to pursue, so this view shows better how things will actually look from the front. We have been torn about adding anything to the front; we like the modest curb appeal and it remains in line with neighbors. On the other hand, there isn't really a focal point or a usable front porch, so we might find a compromise between making an overly-modern statement and still creating a gathering point that's interesting and in keeping with the house and neighborhood.