Rene Rene Mueller Architect + Planner

Jan 2012

The Beach House was a complete gut renovation of an oceanfront apartment built in 1982. _______________________________________________ The design phase started in April 2012 and took 2 months, including obtaining the building permit. Extensive design studies and detailed interior sketches were produced to help the owner visualize the finished residence. The construction phase lasted 5 months and was completed in October 2012. _______________________________________________ The mechanical, plumbing , electrical and HVAC forced-air systems were replaced with state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Per building requirements rooms had to be reconfigured around the existing plumbing risers and vertical vent shafts. Increasing ceiling heights throughout the residence was particularly important to the owner, and was an interesting design challenge. _______________________________________________The owner was very pleased with the outcome and satisfied that her stated goals were met with respect to openness, maximizing ocean views, reconfiguring the kitchen and living/dining rooms, higher ceilings and upgrades to all systems.

$150k

Ocean City, MD

Jan 2010

FOUR PHASE PROJECT (4,200sq.ft.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Phase; October 1992 Octagon Tea Room and Family Room at Lower Floor ----------------------------------------------------------- 2. Phase; April 2005 Interior renovation and addition of Laundry Room and Kitchen, Vestibule and Main Entrance renovation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Phase; July 2008 Side Entrance and Storage addition under rear Terrace in Basement. -------------------------------------------- 4. Phase; July 2010 Multipurpose and Library Room with Balcony at Upper Floor.

$450k

Chappaqua, NY

Jan 2009

The Larchmont Residence 4 is a 6,967 sq. ft. home. Consisting of three living stories placed on a full Basement, 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 1 Powder Room and separate Garage structure with Mezzanine space above. It is located in a 1+ acre estate which is integrated into a wooded setting in Larchmont, Westchester County, New York. -------------------------------- The owner wanted the new home to be located in a particular spot on the property to capture views of the stream, rock outcroppings and trees from all rooms, and to incorporate a high proportion of outdoor living space. ------------------------ Before start of the actual construction an existing structure had to be deconstructed; the material was carted away for recycling. Wetlands partially encroaching upon and surrounding the property had to be protected and special care was given during the construction phase to observing the wetland buffers.----------------------------------------------------------------- The design phase started in February 2007 and took 9 months. Extensive design studies and detailed facade sketches were produced to help the client visualize the finished house. The construction phase lasted 18 months and was completed in April 2009. The owner was very pleased with the outcome and satisfied that his stated goals were addressed: the design went to great lengths to maintain and protect existing trees and topographical features such as rock ledges, and the structure was oriented for optimum appreciation of the appealing natural features.----------------------- The design incorporated natural materials, masonry fireplaces, and cedar clapboard siding; a very efficient hydro and cooling system; outdoor patios surrounding the house that are built with recycled bluestones from the previous structure; and green building materials with exceptional thermal insulation properties.

$2m

Larchmont, NY

Jan 2008

Enlarging existing Residence 3 by adding rooms to Main, Upper and Attic floor as follows: 3,250 sq. ft. Main Floor : Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Family Room, Common Bathroom, new stair to Basement and rehabilitate by open up Entrance Porch. Upper Floor: Master Bedroom Suite with Balcony and Bathroom, 2 Walk-in-Closets. A new common Bathroom for the 3 existing Bedrooms. Attic Floor : Storage with optional Studio Household Summary: 5 Bedrooms and 3 Baths Overall exterior sanitation of roof and stone, clapboard facades. Upgrading all existing windows by replacing them with double insulated double hung windows.

$250k

Larchmont, NY

Jan 2006

The Cottage, the oldest part in the center of the current building footprint, appears for the first time on the 1881 Irvington Map and was the Gardener's Cottage to the original Foster Estate. The property was part of an orchard and overlooked the Hudson River. The old house underwent from 1881 multiple renovations and additions as shown in the Chronology of Addition and Renovation Diagram. First a porch and rooms were consolidated, than wings were attached to both sides of the cottage. The right wing with a Connector/Foyer, the Living and Bedroom. The left wing with a Laundry/Storage and enclosed screened-in Porch which served as outdoor Living room and workshop for the previous owners. It was set at an angle so it wouldn?t shut off the view from the Living room (now Dining room) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In the latest renovation the Residence was completely overhauled and building areas were added on both sides to Cottage bringing the total floor area to 2,680 sq. ft. At the right side wing addition; the extended Foyer/Hall connector, the Master Bedroom suite and Sitting room rotunda, Bathroom and Walk-in-Closet. At the left side wing addition; the new Kitchen, Breakfast bar and the Family room rotunda. The Mudroom/Side Entrance and Laundry room were also restored. The upper floor of Cottage was extensive restored and renovated without changing the front and rear appearance of the original Cottage. A new sweeping stone Patio was placed in rear between both wings for the Owner to enjoy the view and privacy. The design and construction phase lasted from October 2004 through September 2006. The Residence remains in harmony with its neighborhood in terms of scale and appearance.

$400k

Irvington, NY

Jan 2005

2 Phase Projects: (4,500 sq. ft.) Phase 1: Bathroom Tower addition in rear of Residence at Main and Upper Floor. Main Floor : New common Bathroom with changing space and direct access to Pool in rear yard. Upper Floor: New Master Bathroom. Phase 2: Main Entrance and Family Room addition at Main Floor and Upper Floor Studio renovation with Balcony and French doors at Front Faade.

$200k

New Rochelle, NY

Jan 2001

Architect, Rene Robert Mueller was approached by owner with recommendations of owner's neighbors (previous clients) to review a renovation concept of his recent bought Tudor Style Residence 2 in Larchmont, New York. After a successful design session, the Architect was retained. He started to implement a major renovation with addition at main and upper floors. The concept was to renovate the kitchen, add a breakfast and family room at main floor and add a new master bedroom suite, library and increase the size of the two existing bedrooms at upper floor. The Architect took by extending the exterior facades the existing Tudor style in account and proportioned dormers and windows according to it. The time for planning, ascertaining all permits and construction took 12 months. The owner was able to occupy the newly renovated residence in 2000.

$400k

Larchmont, NY

Jan 2000

The Architect, Rene Robert Mueller saved and renovated this over 100 year old Stone House former First Chance Inn by coming into Town Last Chance Inn by leaving Town) before its total demise. He turned it into his own Residence and Architectural Atelier. His master planning and five years of construction efforts let the Stone House appear again, what it once before, in 2000. The Stone House is a 5,500 sq. ft. Residence and sited on a rural 4 acre property

$250k

Carmel, NY

Jan 1998

2 Phase Projects: (3,100 sq. ft.) Phase 1: Addition of Library with requested Zoning Variance granted. Phase 2: Renovation and addition of Kitchen-Breakfast Room, Family Room and rear Patio addition with open and covered Patio.

$200k

Larchmont, NY