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HouseHampton 21 Houses for the 21st Century profiles Westchester and Fairfield architect Michael McCann

Michael has been profiled in a recently published book, HouseHampton 21 Houses for the 21st Century. The book, which showcases a home Michael designed in Quogue, New York, is exclusively devoted to beautiful residential architecture in the Hamptons. Michael's project graces 8 pages of the book. The book should be available in bookstores in about one month and online with Borders and Barnes and Noble booksellers. Several bookstores in the Hamptons will carry the book.

The coffee table sized book is published by Prestige Photomedia Corp and features the photography of Ron Papageorge, a noted architectural photographer.

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East Coast Home + Design magazine has asked again to profile Westchester residential architect Michael McCann AIA in an article of before and after pictures showcasing exteriors.
Michael chose to submit a project built in Pocantico Hills NY (Mt. Pleasant) for which he was both architect and builder. The Cotswold styled residence was originally the caretaker's cottage as part of a larger estate. The estate was broken up a number of years ago and the cottage became a free-standing property, still of substantial size. The cottage, large by most standards, lacked some modern amenities like a spacious master bedroom suite, family room and updated kitchen. The exterior of the residence had the stone and wood roof features reminiscent of Cotswold architecture found in the area of England of the same name. Michael included features such as eyebrow windows with bent wood shingles and detailed stone work in keeping with the original architecture of the residence. The goal was to present a finished product which looked seamless between the original structure and the substantial additions. The article in the July issue of East Coast Home + Design will feature this project, with before and after pictures (the pictures above are the "after" photos.) The owners, both writers, have enjoyed the secluded quiet of their home while being able to recreate at bit of Old England right in Westchester County.

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A client was looking to sell his home in a very desirable section of Bronxville, NY. The home had been renovated several times, including a large great room/family room, kitchen, cabana in the basement opening up to the backyard and pool area, and master bedroom. But the owner was having difficulty getting offers near the asking price. In discussing this with the owner/client I pointed out that I thought the foyer, with its tiny entrance to the living room was dark and closed -in feeling. The house had a cotswold sensibility originally, but the entry hall was unimposing. In addition, the doorway to the living room was small and did not afford an expansive view of the room and beyond., which also included a glimpse of the great room. At my suggestion, I proposed to the owner/client to open up the doorway to the living room, adding classical details such as columns and moulding that you can see in this picture. This change opened up the entire foyer, bringing much needed light into the entry hall and presenting a gracious introduction to the rest of the home. Up until this point, the owner had received offers several hundred thousand dollars below asking. After renovating the foyer as I suggested, the owner received an offer close to asking price, which produced a handsome return on his entryway investment.

Decorative Millwork,Architect, residential architecture, Westchester County, NY, Fairfield County, Ct

In creating a beautifully designed millwork project, I have had the good fortune of dealing with a master craftsperson, Frank Colagero or Larchmont Millwork, Larchmont, New York. He has been able to execute all my details with precision. An outstanding examples of his work can be seen on my website, Mccann-craftinc.com. In both the Bronxville client's great room and the New Canaan client's great room, Frank produced exacting moulding which resulted in spectacular rooms. Every piece of moulding was designed by me and made in Larchmont Millwork's workshop.

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I have been practicing as a licensed architect in Westchester county, NY and Fairfield County, Ct for 30 years. In addition to being an architect, I have been a builder and general contractor specializing in residential architecture, remodeling, home improvements and interior design. My specialty has been traditional and classical architecture, interior design with classical details for residential homes. I been architect and or builder on homes in Armonk, Briarcliff Manor, Bronxville, Larchmont, New Rochelle, and Mt. Pleasant/Pleasantville among other towns in Weschester County. I have also practiced as an architect in New Cannaan,CT, Greenwich, CT and Westport, Ct.

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Michael McCann head of McCann-craft, Inc. is an architect based in Weschester County and Fairfield County, with over 30 years experience in all types of residential architecture and construction. The fundamental goal of this firm is and remains to offer clients sound construction planning and residential architectural design. Michael McCann, architect, AIA, has developed solutions to the many unique problems presented by updating and expanding older and traditional residences. Michael's architectural and building experience includes residences in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, The Hamptons and NYC.

See Michael architectural portfolio can be seen at McCann-craft, Inc.'s web site.

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Michael McCann architect/residential design is preparing to launch advertising campaign showcasing homes in Westchester, Fairfield counties and the Hamptons, NY. Michael has projects in Bronxville, Scarsdale, Briarcliff Manor, Armonk and New Rochelle, NY and Greenwich, New Canaan and Westport, Ct.