Entries by annie

Graham's attempt at company branding. I *think* I'm

Graham’s attempt at company branding. I *think* I’m proud. I’ve got conflicting feelings going on here. Graham's attempt at company branding. I *think* I'm proud. I've got conflicting feelings going on here. #pleasewashme #companyman #worktruck A post shared by john allen (@allenbuilt) on Feb 4, 2018 at 2:53pm PST

So we called an audible and decided to

So we called an audible and decided to take the chimney and gable wall down to the first floor by hand. We couldn’t get an excavator large enough to reach from the front and back. This is too risky if it got away from us. That neighbor is sooo close. Crunch time is only delayed […]

Be sure to check out the upcoming exhibit

Be sure to check out the upcoming exhibit from Hoachlander Davis: Photographing Spaces at the District Architecture Center. Our Kingman project is included. Be sure to check out the upcoming exhibit from Hoachlander Davis: Photographing Spaces at the District Architecture Center. Our Kingman project is included. #allenrussphotography #hoachlanderdavisphotography @studiohdp #jon_hensley_architect #designedindc A post shared by […]

You can never be too careful when dropping

You can never be too careful when dropping a house in a tight urban lot. Project managers Graham and Greg discussing every possible scenario that could go wrong You can never be too careful when dropping a house in a tight urban lot. Project managers Graham and Greg discussing every possible scenario that could go […]

AllenBuilt rear additions intramural competition: first team to

AllenBuilt rear additions intramural competition: first team to get close-in wins what? Gas cards? Steak dinner? We don’t have a clear leader yet… AllenBuilt rear additions intramural competition: first team to get close-in wins what? Gas cards? Steak dinner? We don't have a clear leader yet… #jon_hensley_architect #vincentgreenearchitects #finehomebuilding #dmvremodeling #contractorsofinsta #marvinwindows A post shared […]

Finally….. a calendar spread that my mom can

Finally….. a calendar spread that my mom can be proud of….. . . . Finally….. a calendar spread that my mom can be proud of….. . . . #marvinwindows #integritywindows #jon_hensley_architect #reddiamondachieverawards #arlingtonmodern #cedar #porch #craftsmanship #dmvremodeling A post shared by john allen (@allenbuilt) on Dec 23, 2017 at 2:12pm PST

We're green for this blue house! Happy to

We’re green for this blue house! Happy to share this full remodel with an upper floor and rear addition that recently won Arlington’s Green Home Gold Level Choice Certificate for its sustainable design and energy efficiency. We're green for this blue house! Happy to share this full remodel with an upper floor and rear addition […]

Repeat clients are always the best. During the

Repeat clients are always the best. During the first project we added a second story addition and bumped out the back. We returned 3 years later to add the dining room, enclosed deck and detached artist’s studio. We’d love a work space like that in our own backyard! Repeat clients are always the best. During […]

Do you think if I use the term

Do you think if I use the term “symphony of 2×4’s” that the team would agree not to cover art like this with drywall? Do you think if I use the term "symphony of 2×4's" that the team would agree not to cover art like this with drywall? #vincentgreenearchitects #framing #trusses #twperry #remodeling #contractorsofinsta #tooprettytocoverup […]

It's friends! With pleasure, we've given to 2

It’s friends! With pleasure, we’ve given to 2 local foundations today that are doing fantastic work. The which provides an average of 175,000 diapers to 4,000 families a month! And who invites wounded and disabled veterans to experience adaptive paddling programs on the river. Let’s remember to and support those in our community who consistently […]