Bio
As an Arlington native and graduate of McKinley, Swanson and Yorktown, Seth Ballard is very familiar with Arlington’s neighborhoods and the community. While many builders come in, tear down and maximize lot lines, Ballard’s firm enjoys the challenge of designing homes that blend in and “Keeping Arlington Arlington.”
Our Work
Small details like the use of brick and stone, keeping roof lines lower against property lines and crafted architectural details that are simple—but keep the character of our neighborhoods—are always well received by neighbors. Even inside, adding room scale and details, like soft drywall arches and keeping traditional trim while still opening things up for modern living, help to hold onto a home’s heritage. The house shown is in a rising South Arlington neighborhood. It is a great example of how a significant renovation with a large addition can still retain era charm.
Ballard + Mensua specializes in historic preservation, additions and renovations, custom homes, vacation homes and the creation of special backyard spaces with pools, pavilions and staycation spaces. While the firm’s office is in D.C. and does work all over the DMV, they are now building a large portfolio of ski homes, lake homes, and beach and bay homes at retirement locations around the U.S.