Our new design studio.

You may already know that we undertook our own building project a few months ago. We tore down our old garage (which was only full of "stuff"...never a car), and designed a studio space that will serve as our design office.
The new building had to conform to Architectural Review Commission design guidelines for Hyde Park, and of course to Tampa codes, including new hurricane codes. That involved raising the floor 15" above the old floor.

By raising the roof with 2 dormers and windows, and adding a large window on the garden side, we were able to create a bright workspace, while efficiently compact.

In order to meet historic guidelines, the front must have the "appearance" of a traditional garage.


Updated pictures will follow...