In 2008, Hal Collums Construction completed a full renovation of a beautiful uptown cottage.  The house, which was originally built in 1887, had been remodeled previously and had lost some of its original character.  But thanks to a beautiful design, developed by Daniel Zangara at Peter Trapolin Architects, and innovative decoration by the owners, it turned out to be one of the most gorgeous homes we have ever worked on.

This house was featured in The Times Picayune’s Inside Out section last week.  Check it out and you will be amazed by the transformation:

Hal Collums renovation in the Times Picayune

Thank you to Central City Millworks who completed all of the new millwork in the house.

Before...

...After!

Renovation of a New Orleans cottage.

Bathroom renovation

Contemporary glass storefront in final stages of installation.

Hal Collums Construction is just finishing up a major New Orleans restoration on St. Charles Ave.   This beautiful Greek Revival style building had fallen into disrepair after being used to house a restaurant and then sitting empty for a few years after Hurricane Katrina.  The current owner decided to renovate this beautiful home to bring it back to its former glory.  Its new use will be a private residence and will also have office space on the first floor.

A challenge that was faced by Wayne Troyer Architects and Hal Collums Construction was how to maintain its historic beauty while meeting the current needs as a residence and an office.  With approval from the Historic Districts Landmarks Commission, this contemporary storefront entrance added inside the building while keeping the exterior shell of the building intact.  This glass and stainless steel entryway allows customers to enter the offices from the side of the building while keeping the residential entry separate and in the front.  You would never know that when you walk into this grand St Charles Ave building you will be greeted with such modern luxury.

Ramon Siles putting final touches on the handrail