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Karl Sloan
Gaskins

(1943– )

Gaskins was born in Fayetteville NC in 1943, graduated from high school in Charlotte, and came to NC State for a degree in Architecture. He has lived and worked in Raleigh ever since. His first job was with Haskins and Rice and later with Jim Quinn and Brad Wiggins. After more than four decades, Gaskins' solo practice remains residential, focusing on intensive remodels and new houses.

2014 Interview

Karl Sloan Gaskins
1973

The Donald and Betty Drewes Residence

3205 Kenly Court, Raleigh NC

As of 2012 still owned by the Drewes. Bottom photo by Leilani Carter.

The Donald and Betty Drewes Residence The Donald and Betty Drewes Residence
1973

The Aaron W. Welch Residence

3209 Kenly Court, Raleigh NC

Sold in 1983 to Marshall and Janice Siler. Sold in 1985 to Sandra Thomas. Sold in 1991 to Rhonda Talbott. Sold in 2004 to Kenneth and Margaret Finnerud. Bottom photo by Leilani Carter.

The Aaron W. Welch Residence The Aaron W. Welch Residence
1976

The William E. Marshall Jr. House I

424 Martindale Drive, Raleigh NC

Sold in 1979 to Richard and Elly Denecke who still owned it as of 2012.

The William E. Marshall Jr. House I
1976

The Alice and Armand Boyer House

303 West Park Drive, Raleigh NC

Sold in 1978 to Robert and Maree Loftin. Sold in 1986 to Bradley C. Hurley. Sold in 1992 to Robert F. Mosher and Joann Sumner. Renovated in 1993. Sold in 1999 to Robert and Leslie Covington, still owners as of 2014.

The Alice and Armand Boyer House
1977

The Albert Donald Vandeveer House on

3700 Camley Avenue, Raleigh NC

Gaskins designed the 1989 addition which almost doubled the square feet. He also designed a screen porch in 2008. As of 2012 still owned by the Vandeveers.

The Albert Donald Vandeveer House on
1978

The Raymond and Helen St. Pierre House

8720 Fort Macon Court, Raleigh NC

Sold in 1986 to John R. and Jennifer Segner. Sold in 1992 back to the St. Pierres. Sold in 1993 to Henry and Martha Rae Jackson. Sold in 2001 to Richard and Katherine Buckman. Sold in 2006 to Joseph and Teresita Pietrus. Photos by Leilani Carter.

The Raymond and Helen St. Pierre House The Raymond and Helen St. Pierre House
1979

The Doug Katz and Sally Spetz House

2001 Caminos Drive, Raleigh NC

Located next to the site of the destroyed Catalano house. As of 2012 still occupied by the original owners. Photo by Leilani Carter.

The Doug Katz and Sally Spetz House
1979

The Michael R. and Arlene Pike House

205 Rosecommon Lane, Cary NC

Sold in 2018 to Megan Brachtl and Jarrett Selig.

The Michael R. and Arlene Pike House
1980

The Carl and Ann Witus House

115 Queensferry Road, Cary NC

Sold in 2003 to Mary Walton. Gaskins did a remodel. Sold in 2006 to Donnie and Gynda L. Allen. Sold in 2015 to Rima Nasser and Andrew Sheppard. Sold in 2021 to Andrew Hill. For sale in 2026.

The Carl and Ann Witus House The Carl and Ann Witus House The Carl and Ann Witus House
1984

The Barry and Carol Mooneyham House

9708 Baileywick Road, Raleigh NC

Built by the original owners. Gaskins also designed the interiors. Sold in 1986 to Thomas and Sue Pate. Sold in 1999 to Marvin Owen and Mark West. Sold in 2003 to Warren English. Sold in 2006 to Patrick and Sheila Herron. Sold in 2019 to Stephen and Cynthia Ross.

The Barry and Carol Mooneyham House The Barry and Carol Mooneyham House The Barry and Carol Mooneyham House
1988

The Constructive Concepts Corporation Spec House

9800 Koupela Drive, Raleigh NC

Joint venture between Karl Gaskins, Eddie Moore, and Constructive Concepts Corporation. Went into foreclosure due to cost overruns and was taken over by the Resolution Trust Corporation. Sold in 1991 to architect William A. (Alan) and Kathryn Turner. Turner did remodeling, particularly in the entryway. Sold in 1993 to David and Janet Erdman. Sold in late 1993 to William and Martha Kozar. Sold in 1999 to Paul B. O'Neal Jr. who still owned it as of 2012. Photos 1-4 by Alan Turner; photo 5 from 2002.

The Constructive Concepts Corporation Spec House The Constructive Concepts Corporation Spec House The Constructive Concepts Corporation Spec House The Constructive Concepts Corporation Spec House The Constructive Concepts Corporation Spec House
1987

The Henry A. and Nancy Unger Remodel

207 O'Kelly Lane, Cary NC

Modern renovation of a traditional 1979 house built by Terry Pope. Gaskins also designed the table and lighting for the dining room. More renovations in 2007 and 2016. Sold in 2016 to Deborah Jo Grissom.

The Henry A. and Nancy Unger Remodel The Henry A. and Nancy Unger Remodel The Henry A. and Nancy Unger Remodel The Henry A. and Nancy Unger Remodel The Henry A. and Nancy Unger Remodel The Henry A. and Nancy Unger Remodel The Henry A. and Nancy Unger Remodel The Henry A. and Nancy Unger Remodel

Sources include: Karl Gaskins; Dave Potter; Leilani Carter; William Marshall Jr.; A. D. Vanderveer; Alan Turner; and Barry Mooneyham.