The Cliff Hangers project presented some unique challenges. More than just a climbing gym — the goal was to turn this 20,000-square-foot mountainscape into a one-of-a-kind climbers’ wonderland. With climbers scaling an outdoor climbing wall directly above the front doors, the entrance creates a powerful first impression. Wood and natural stone frame the acrobatic spectacle. […]
The Common Market has become a Charlotte institution. The owners’ original concept seemed simple — a modern take on the general stores of the past. Always a neighborhood gathering place, the market grew into a deli, then a pub, then a music venue. The South End store (the Common Market’s 2nd location) opened in 2008 […]
The building, a former auto garage and industrial equipment supplier, is nearly 11,000 square feet. To stabilize the historic concrete block building, an L- shaped pour-in-place concrete wall was required. The wall was left exposed for dramatic effect. Cluck’s designers chose to capture and honor its roots by glazing the original garage door bays. The […]
We had a simple directive, to build a house that was simple, modern, and black. The clients were also clear that they wanted a house that was appropriate in scale, proportions, and rhythms of their 1920s Elizabeth neighborhood. We drew inspiration from the mangosteen—also called “the queen of the fruits”— to design this black on […]
Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood is known for its relaxed vibe and eclectic mix of consignment shops, pubs, and tattoo shops. With the nightlife covered, Plaza Midwood needed a place for the community to come together during the day—a cozy coffee shop with plenty of comfortable seating. Welcome to Undercurrent—a neighborhood hangout with gourmet coffee and […]
In 1968, the Ford Body Company built a grouping of pre-engineered metal buildings on the side of a quiet road in Greensboro. Years passed and the retirement of 3rd generation owner Lynn Ford marked an end to this stalwart Greensboro company. Today, Battleground Avenue is a thriving 6-lane thoroughfare. The owners of Mac’s Speed Shop […]
Nestled into the mountains of historic Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, the 1-2-3 house has evolved as the needs of its owners changed. The house earned its name for the three distinct stages of its evolution. Decades ago, the house started life as a modest A-frame. The first addition, completed in the ‘80s, connects to the […]
The VanLandingham Estate, a Charlotte icon built in 1914, has undergone significant changes over its 110-year history. While the original grounds used to extend much further than its current 2.8 acre footprint in Plaza Midwood, portions of land have been sold off over time. Cluck’s goal was a renovation and addition that ensured the estate’s […]
For nearly 8 decades, the Red Barn House has been a San Clemente, California landmark. The house was originally built in the ‘40s by a Japanese immigrant who came to the area by way of the Hawaiian Islands. Using salvaged redwood lumber from a demolished 19th century hotel, he built a humble home in the […]
Uwharrie Bank was founded in Albemarle, NC, just outside the Uwharrie National Forest. The bank’s small-town roots seem to contradict its role as an industry leader in banking technology. It’s no coincidence, then, that the bank’s ultra-modern interior, complete with Technology Bar, also hints at the beautiful natural area that is its namesake. Just inside the […]
The Cliff Hangers project presented some unique challenges. More than just a climbing gym — the goal was to turn this 20,000-square-foot mountainscape into a one-of-a-kind climbers’ wonderland. With climbers scaling an outdoor climbing wall directly above the front doors, the entrance creates a powerful first impression. Wood and natural stone frame the acrobatic spectacle. […] 
The Common Market has become a Charlotte institution. The owners’ original concept seemed simple — a modern take on the general stores of the past. Always a neighborhood gathering place, the market grew into a deli, then a pub, then a music venue. The South End store (the Common Market’s 2nd location) opened in 2008 […] 
The building, a former auto garage and industrial equipment supplier, is nearly 11,000 square feet. To stabilize the historic concrete block building, an L- shaped pour-in-place concrete wall was required. The wall was left exposed for dramatic effect. Cluck’s designers chose to capture and honor its roots by glazing the original garage door bays. The […] 
We had a simple directive, to build a house that was simple, modern, and black. The clients were also clear that they wanted a house that was appropriate in scale, proportions, and rhythms of their 1920s Elizabeth neighborhood. We drew inspiration from the mangosteen—also called “the queen of the fruits”— to design this black on […] 
Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood is known for its relaxed vibe and eclectic mix of consignment shops, pubs, and tattoo shops. With the nightlife covered, Plaza Midwood needed a place for the community to come together during the day—a cozy coffee shop with plenty of comfortable seating. Welcome to Undercurrent—a neighborhood hangout with gourmet coffee and […] 
In 1968, the Ford Body Company built a grouping of pre-engineered metal buildings on the side of a quiet road in Greensboro. Years passed and the retirement of 3rd generation owner Lynn Ford marked an end to this stalwart Greensboro company. Today, Battleground Avenue is a thriving 6-lane thoroughfare. The owners of Mac’s Speed Shop […] 
Nestled into the mountains of historic Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, the 1-2-3 house has evolved as the needs of its owners changed. The house earned its name for the three distinct stages of its evolution. Decades ago, the house started life as a modest A-frame. The first addition, completed in the ‘80s, connects to the […] 
The VanLandingham Estate, a Charlotte icon built in 1914, has undergone significant changes over its 110-year history. While the original grounds used to extend much further than its current 2.8 acre footprint in Plaza Midwood, portions of land have been sold off over time. Cluck’s goal was a renovation and addition that ensured the estate’s […] 
For nearly 8 decades, the Red Barn House has been a San Clemente, California landmark. The house was originally built in the ‘40s by a Japanese immigrant who came to the area by way of the Hawaiian Islands. Using salvaged redwood lumber from a demolished 19th century hotel, he built a humble home in the […] 
Uwharrie Bank was founded in Albemarle, NC, just outside the Uwharrie National Forest. The bank’s small-town roots seem to contradict its role as an industry leader in banking technology. It’s no coincidence, then, that the bank’s ultra-modern interior, complete with Technology Bar, also hints at the beautiful natural area that is its namesake. Just inside the […]