Previous Next location Eastover collaborate Client with no personal design expertise asked a designer to create an initial concept. MEH was asked to extend and elevate the design in this Eastover townhome. Client wanted to create an eat-in-kitchen in the space to accommodate weekly bridge game. innovate Space constraints were addressed by…
Previous Next location South Charlotte collaborate Originally conceived and designed as a sheet rock vaulted ceiling, the client and MEH discussed options for enhancing the original design. Given the master carpentry team’s extensive experience, MEH recommended adding a horizontal wood wrap extending from the vault to the first portion of the ceiling.…
Previous Next location South Charlotte collaborate Client required wall to wall, floor to ceiling cabinets. The original plans were iterated 10 times to ensure all client needs were met. Detailed electrical plans needed to be considered and adjusted to accommodate the shifting design to include beautiful 1” can lights and the hidden…
Previous Next location Foxcroft collaborate Originally designed as a one level front porch roof, the client and MEH worked through numerous iterations to find the complex balance of joining different materials. Several rounds of engineering options needed to be explored to create the elevated, split roof with overhang. innovate As the custom…
Previous Next location Foxcroft collaborate To execute such a dramatic entryway, multiple details needed to be planned to work in conjunction with the custom door being custom build off site. innovate Given the scope, a custom door manufacturer could not be utilized. Due to the weight of a 6’ custom wood pivot…
Previous Next location Foxcroft collaborate Architect, client and MEH worked together to iterate on the original design to meet the client’s wishes to surround the pool and spa area with a fire element and warm feel. An outdoor shower was also a requirement. innovate An easily overlooked detail, matching the joints of the cedar-wrapped terminus…
Previous Next location Foxcroft collaborate Originally conceived as an outswing, maple door, MEH suggested an alternative that didn’t break the horizontal visual plane of the paneled wall. innovate An engineering effort was required to specify the 4 Soss invisible hinges required to support the extremely heavy stave core door. Given the hinges…
Previous Next location Foxcroft collaborate A client with a culinary bent required a high capacity hood, but did not want an industrial feel. MEH collaborated with the client and created detailed shop drawings for this statement piece that leverages a cedar wrap and the unifying side shelves. innovate While not obvious in…
Previous Next location Foxcroft collaborate The client required a powder room with high impact near the main living areas and entryway. Because of these requirements, much behind the scenes (and under the floor) engineering was required. innovate A load bearing wall with structural members in the way of the necessary plumbing required…
Previous Next collaborate MEH’s Selections Coordinator worked with the client to design a master bath to produce a high impact, dramatic shower enclosure within the allotted budget. innovate Careful consideration was given to not only the materials involved, but also the installation approach utilizing herringbone patterns to ‘punch up’ more basic tile…
