With the kitchen layout finalized and functional upgrades mapped out, the real work on this Monument Avenue mansion is just beginning — and it’s about more than construction.
For Den Cralle, renovating his 1924 Mediterranean Revival home means honoring its past before shaping its future. With William Lawrence Bottomley’s original blueprints and historic photographs in hand, Den is studying the home’s layout, materials and design intent — taking time to understand every detail before making a single structural move.
This isn’t just about renovation. It’s about historical stewardship — finding the balance between preservation and progress to create a home that’s both livable and lasting.
As Monument by Green Front enters its next phase, this moment serves as a reminder: great design doesn’t start with demolition. It starts with understanding. And a respect for the decisions that made this house worth preserving in the first place.
