WOODBROOK HIGHLANDS
When a family of four purchased this 1956 mid-century modern home in Woodbrook Highlands, they saw beyond its dated renovations to the architectural heritage beneath. Originally designed by William Landsberg—a protégé of Breuer and Gropius—the home carried the DNA of modernist design, but had lost its way during an earlier remodel.
Working alongside Place Architecture: Design, Greenleaf was honored to help restore this home’s architectural integrity. The full-scope renovation included updates to the kitchen, primary suite, bathrooms, and garage, as well as extensive exterior work—from siding and windows to doors and trim—each chosen to reflect the home’s original mid-century modern character while improving its performance and livability.
Inside, walls were opened to create better flow between the kitchen and dining room, with a new peninsula and counter seating to suit modern family life. Slate tiles in the kitchen complement the original stone flooring, while walnut cabinetry and warm green-gray tones nod to the home’s natural surroundings.
On the exterior, decayed cedar siding and outdated stucco were replaced with sustainable composite cladding made of rice hulls and recycled plastic—selected to mimic the original tongue-and-groove look with less maintenance. Trim made from fly ash, larger energy-efficient Marvin windows, and sleek new doors completed the transformation.
Set on a sloping lot, the home now opens beautifully to its surroundings. Sliding doors and thoughtfully designed terraces create a strong indoor-outdoor connection. From the color palette to the materials, every choice was made with long-term durability, beauty, and the home’s mid-century soul in mind.
We’re proud to help homeowners breathe new life into design-driven homes like this—preserving history while supporting how people live today.
Proud Baltimore Magazine Home Design Award Winner
Architect: Place Architecture:Design
Contractor: Greenleaf Construction
Kitchen Cabinetry: CustomFit Cabinetry
Photography: Tom Holdsworth Photography
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Testimonials
The Greenleaf team are top-notch craftsmen who are highly attentive to quality and take the time and care to do things right. Beautiful work.
Smith – Terraces
Neighborhood: Mt. Washington
As an engineer, I truly appreciated Greenleaf’s attention to detail, their understanding of construction theory, and their willingness to take the time to do it right. And the dog? Well, I think he is still heartbroken over the absence of the crew that was willing to throw the Frisbee for him.
Earlbeck Residence
Neighborhood: Monkton
I cannot say enough good things about Greenleaf, George and Derrick. They were a complete pleasure to work with from start to finish. Extremely responsive, very honest and professional, and fantastic work. They kept to the schedule, and I really appreciated their input on several decisions – what was worth spending money on and where we could save costs. I was sad when the job was over that we wouldn’t get to see them anymore! I will absolutely use them for any future renovations, and strongly recommend them without reservation.
Williamson/Travieso Residence
Neighborhood: Mt. Washington
We recently completed a renovation of the back wing of our home with Greenleaf, and we are thrilled with the results. The renovation process is difficult under any circumstances, especially when you are living in the house, but Randy, our lead carpenter, took very good care of us and was extremely patient even when we were frustrated. Greenleaf does meticulous work, and our designer, Marci Lief, was terrifically creative, transforming some difficult spaces into gems.
Sheff Residence
Neighborhood: Roland Park
I found Greenleaf Construction to be a reliable, knowledgeable, and cost-conscious roof deck construction company. They knew the best materials and had the carpentry skills to do the job the right way.
The Nyweide Residence
Neighborhood: Bolton Hill
Greenleaf replaced our large, 2-story city deck with a very attractive, sturdy, composite deck. Every step was done professionally, from an initial thorough meeting with their team to plan the process with our lifestyle in mind and continued with excellent work habits of the carpenters and supervisors. The site was left neat and clean each day, and work commenced and was completed on schedule. I would recommend them for any home improvement project.
Martin Residence
Neighborhood: Federal Hill
Professional master bathroom renovation. Great job and fair price. Stayed within budget and no extras. I would recommend George Brown to anyone.
Berman Residence
Neighborhood: Lutherville
Very professional job – skilled craftsmen for all aspects of the job – good communication during the job on status and any issues that arose.
The Codd Residence
Neighborhood: Ruxton
We hired Greenleaf for a complete remodel of our home including kitchen, bathrooms, and removing walls to create an open architecture. George Brown and his team did an exceptional job, exceeding our expectations. Our project manager, Derrick, was professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Casey, our lead carpenter, was meticulous, down to the last detail. We appreciated the integrity and skill demonstrated by the entire team. We also were impressed with the creativity they brought to the project and that they worked hard to keep the scope within our budget. Highly recommended!
Armstrong Residence
Neighborhood: The Cloisters
We are so thrilled with how everything turned out!! We can’t thank you all enough for making this house the home that we were hoping for!!!
Martin Residence
Neighborhood: Ruxton
Featured Major Renovations
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The renovation of this mid-century modern home was envisioned and designed by Place Architecture and brought to life by Greenleaf craftsmen. The project began with major infrastructure work underneath the existing floors where new plumbing lines and HVAC ducts were channeled to run underneath the new concrete floors. We removed and reconfigured walls to […]
Greenleaf was honored to collaborate with Stephanie Gamble Interiors to renovate the kitchen, mudroom, and dining room of this classic Homeland house built in 1930. To open up the space, the team removed a load-bearing wall and installed a beam between the kitchen and dining room. In addition, we reconfigured door openings to allow natural […]
The renovation of this mid-century modern home was envisioned and designed by Place Architecture and brought to life by Greenleaf craftsmen. The project began with major infrastructure work underneath the existing floors where new plumbing lines and HVAC ducts were channeled to run underneath the new concrete floors. We removed and reconfigured walls to […]
Greenleaf was honored to collaborate with Stephanie Gamble Interiors to renovate the kitchen, mudroom, and dining room of this classic Homeland house built in 1930. To open up the space, the team removed a load-bearing wall and installed a beam between the kitchen and dining room. In addition, we reconfigured door openings to allow natural […]
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