Imagine a centuries old town house somewhere in a rural northern European village, the strength of solid masonry walls with exposed brick on the exterior and plaster on the interior, timber interior skeletal structure, all the ingredients that make an old country house so endearing, and then, adding a new episode of life by enlarging window and door openings to enhance the connection between indoors and out.  This was the shared vision between us and our clients on this recently created house and a vision that we kept close to heart through the entire process of architectural and interior design, following through with weekly meetings during construction with all team members staying true to the design intent along the way.  What a treat it is to drive by Axel in the late evenings and see the art work at the parlor and dining room giving show to those fortunate observers on their evening walk in the neighborhood.