Design | Build 

Team Cindy & Gilbert Lutes

Interior Designer | Certified Carpenter

This Merrickville Design | Build project began with a practical goal: create a Mid-Century Inspired covered carport that would look good while also providing cover for their vehicles.

The solution was a custom pine post-and-beam carport addition carefully integrated into the existing structure.

The exposed timber framing establishes a strong visual rhythm across the front of the home, while the warm pine structure adds depth and character to what was previously an open driveway edge.

A cedar privacy screen wall helps define the transition between the parking area and the front walkway, as well as between the laneway and neighbours property line.

The result is a cohesive architectural enhancement that feels original to the home—adding shelter, structure, and presence while resolving the integration of old and new construction with care and intention.