Four Brothers LLC

May 2014

Project Overview: We first worked for this client in 2011 when we gutted and remodeled his basement. He was thrilled with the design and construction of the project and promised to be in touch in the future with new projects. Located in the historic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, the house had largely been upgraded, but there were areas that were original to when the home was built. One such area was the third floor bathroom and in 2013 we began the design phase for the renovation and expansion of this space. -

Washington, DC

Jan 2013

When the clients approached us about remodeling their attic into a master suite, they had been living in the house for several years. After interviewing five other firms, they settled on Four Brothers, and we began to document the existing space. The attic had one redeeming quality - the heart pine floors. Other than that, it was a dark, dated room with a kitchenette and tiny bathroom. Design and Layout: The goal of the project was to create an open, spacious master suite, where the couple would want to spend more of their time. We explored several concepts; one of which looked at the idea of a shower as a pass through from the closet to the bathroom. After several rounds, we settled on a large shower and toilet room separating an otherwise open bathroom from the closet. The bed changed location to allow the clients to take advantage of better sight lines; from the bed, the house feels like it is in a forest because of the trees surrounding it. We also added a reading area with a coffee center and beverage fridge, and custom shelving for books with hidden suitcase storage behind them. The TV swivels so as to be visible from both the bed and the seating area. Style and Finishes: Together with the clients, we settled on an eclectic combination of classic and contemporary for a timeless, clean look. A salvaged wood wall from West Virginia and a stained glass window from Chicago add texture and interest. Construction and Final Product: We encountered several unique problems during the construction, including finding hazardous insulation in the floors, and dealing with the logistical difficulties of operating on two of three floors of an occupied house for parts of the project. In the end, the project turned out better than we expected, and the clients are thrilled with their new space. What the Customer Said: "We had very high expectations, but the end result still managed to far exceed them, both aesthetically and functionally. From the project's inception, we had a collaborative relationship with Four Brothers. They patiently and carefully listened to our ideas and concerns and came up with innovative solutions. Leroy worked hard to keep our project on-budget, informing us of unanticipated costs along the way and suggesting ways to keep on track; Matthew is a gifted architect, whose designs really set the tone for the project; and Walid was the project foreman extraordinaire. Anyone who has done any renovation work knows that you will be seeing A LOT of the foreman. Walid is exactly the person you want - meticulous in his craft, punctual, respectful of the home and homeowners, hardworking, and pleasant to be around. We are thrilled with our new master suite and thank Four Brothers for their hard work."

Washington, DC

Apr 2011

Project Overview: These clients gave Four Brothers a call after they purchased a 100-plus year old row house in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC. Like many homes from the same era, the bones were strong, but the inside was a mess. Years of neglect and do-it-yourself improvements left the home broken into many unusable rooms, with a hodge-podge of finishes throughout. In short, much of the interior needed to be gutted, the floor plan at each level redesigned, and the systems upgraded throughout. After a short interview process, we jumped right into the planning and design phase.

Washington, DC

Jan 2010

This particular project was done in partnership with our sister company - 753 Development. The building - a 100-plus year old DC row house - was purchased in 2009, and the goal was a full gut and remodel to create two separate condos: one on each floor. The home had undergone no significant renovations since the original construction and had not aged well. Leaking water from the roof and a bathroom had caused the floor joists at both levels to rot, plaster was crumbling and windows throughout were either broken or missing. Once we pulled the necessary permits, we pursued the design and construction of the project while simultaneously completing the necessary paperwork to create two separate legal units.

Washington, DC