Raphael
Explaining how Raphael Architects provided design build services for an old home in Jenkintown, Michael Raphael says, “The client purchased a grand old home in Jenkintown, PA that required major interior renovations to the kitchen, bar, and bathrooms throughout the home. We collaborated with Twining Construction to provide seamless design build services to the owners.”
To accomplish the transformation the existing porch was demolished and integrated into the kitchen area. Long span beams replaced two walls of the porch, to create a simple rectangular space for the kitchen to occupy. The kitchen design is dominated by a five foot wide by ten and half foot long island. The island’s monolithic slab of marble supports the major working surface of the kitchen as well as the counter-height stools for the family to participate in the kitchen activities. Hutch-like cabinetry surrounds the island creating space for cooking, refrigeration, cleaning and storage. A coffered ceiling reinforces the simple order of the kitchen centered on the island. And a contiguous bar supports family entertaining in the adjacent public rooms.
On the second floor, all bathrooms were completely gutted down to the stone construction and redesigned. The renovated master suite, Jack and Jill, hall, and an en suite bathrooms included new framing, thermal enclosure, heating, electricity, lighting, plumbing, fixtures, countertops, architectural millwork and accessories, transforming the existing old house into a beautifully updated exceptional estate home for the family.
Raphael Architects is an award-winning architecture firm recognized for their excellence in architectural design, planning, programming, and interior design services. Founded in 1986 by Michael Raphael and located in the historic Borough of Doylestown, Raphael Architects serves the community throughout the Delaware Valley. Raphael Architects is located at 169 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA. To reach Raphael Architects by phone, call 215-348-5501 or visit https://raphaelarchitects.com.