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John William
(Bill) Waddell

(1959– )

After earning a BA in both Environmental Design (1981) and Architecture (1983) from NC State University, Waddell worked with Jim Smith at Hager Smith Huffman in Raleigh and Arthur Cogswell in Chapel Hill. In 1990, Waddell formed Sun Forest Architecture with Keith Brown. That firm lasted ten years then he launched his own firm, Distinctive Architecture, in 2001. Brown and Waddell published two issues of AB Builder, a glossy magazine of their design/build work. Issue: One / Two

2014 Interview with Waddell and Keith Brown

John William (Bill) Waddell
1986

The Max and Katie Wallace House

3628 Carlisle Drive, Durham NC

Built by Sun Forest Construction. Sold in 1989 to Rex and Marjorie Dunn. Sold in 1996 to Providian Corporation. Sold in 1997 to Lawrence Katz and Doris M. Iarovici.

The Max and Katie Wallace House The Max and Katie Wallace House The Max and Katie Wallace House The Max and Katie Wallace House
1988

The Rick and Dinah Vice House

293 Highview Drive, Chapel Hill NC

Sold in 2001 to Jeffrey and Susan Kimmel. Built by Sun Forest Construction.

The Rick and Dinah Vice House The Rick and Dinah Vice House The Rick and Dinah Vice House
1994

The Don and Shirley Burkall House

55219 Broughton, Governor's Club, Chapel Hill NC

Sold in 2005 to Walter Bollenbacher. Sold in 2017 to Michelle K. and Samuel I. Wahl.

The Don and Shirley Burkall House The Don and Shirley Burkall House The Don and Shirley Burkall House The Don and Shirley Burkall House
1996

The Bill and Vonna Graves House

325 Sun Forest Way, Chapel Hill NC

Located in Chatham County. Built by Sun Forest Construction. Featured in Professional Builder, February 1996. Interior design, Rebecca Brown. Land planner, Dan Jewell. Cabinets by Aventine. Sold in 2017 to Janine L. and Robert S. West.

The Bill and Vonna Graves House The Bill and Vonna Graves House The Bill and Vonna Graves House The Bill and Vonna Graves House The Bill and Vonna Graves House The Bill and Vonna Graves House The Bill and Vonna Graves House
1997

The Brian D. and Linda Johnson House

165 Forest Glen Drive, Pittsboro NC

Built by Sun Forest Construction. Sold in 2015 to Naomi Breslau and Glenn C. Davis. Sold in 2020 to Naomi Breslau and Glenn C. Davis. For sale in 2025.

The Brian D. and Linda Johnson House The Brian D. and Linda Johnson House The Brian D. and Linda Johnson House
2003

The Pascal and Emily Goldschmidt House

819 Oxbow Crossing Road, Chapel Hill NC

Technical support on the design from J. G. Craig. Built by Leon Meyers. Sold in 2006 to Heather and David Yeowell.

The Pascal and Emily Goldschmidt House The Pascal and Emily Goldschmidt House
2003

The Kelly Garage and Entry Pavilion

Durham NC

Construction by L. E. Meyers Builders.

The Kelly Garage and Entry Pavilion The Kelly Garage and Entry Pavilion
2004

The Jim and Ruth Petrea Houseaka Family Lake House, Hyco Lake

Crystal Bay Lane, Semora NC

Built by Charles Davis Construction. Has been sold.

The Jim and Ruth Petrea House The Jim and Ruth Petrea House
2005

The Andy Krichman Remodelaka The Hyco Lake Remodel · Enjoying the Lake

64 Robin Road, Semora NC

Built by Krichco Construction.

The Andy Krichman Remodel The Andy Krichman Remodel The Andy Krichman Remodel
2005

The Barry Nakell Houseaka Enhance and Expand

149 Dixie Drive, Chapel Hill NC

Built by Krichco Construction.

The Barry Nakell House The Barry Nakell House
2006

The Cindy and Alfred Covington Houseaka Modern Family Home

113 Eastwood Lake Road, Chapel Hill NC

Sold in 2013 to Kendra Lerner and Ira Blumberg. Sold in 2018 to A Pui Cao and Kuok Ieng Koi. Photos by Bill Waddell.

The Cindy and Alfred Covington House The Cindy and Alfred Covington House The Cindy and Alfred Covington House
2008

The Monica Hunter House

3312 Rugby Road, Durham NC

Photos by Bill Waddell. For sale in 2026.

The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House The Monica Hunter House
2008

The Henry Greene and Marilyn Telen Additionaka Lakeside Transformation · Gambrell on the Lake

41 Pintail Road, Semora NC

Built by Legacy Building Company.

The Henry Greene and Marilyn Telen Addition The Henry Greene and Marilyn Telen Addition
2009

The Stevens Entry Remodel

Durham NC

Built by New South Building Company.

The Stevens Entry Remodel The Stevens Entry Remodel
2009

The Taylor-Braun Remodel

Durham NC

Built by Krincho Construction.

The Taylor-Braun Remodel The Taylor-Braun Remodel The Taylor-Braun Remodel
2013

The Gillon Remodel

1812 Rolling Road, Chapel Hill NC

Original architect unknown. Built by Krichco Construction. For sale in 2025.

The Gillon Remodel The Gillon Remodel The Gillon Remodel The Gillon Remodel The Gillon Remodel
2014

The Jason Extein and Elizabeth (Liz) Greig House

5 Tin Barn Place, Durham NC

Waddell originally designed this in 2012 as a spec house for 1709 Tisdale Street, Durham. Built by Chase Building Company. Plumbing by Tom Bacon. Electrical by Locklears Electrical. Sold in 2018 to Reginald R. Pareja.

The Jason Extein and Elizabeth (Liz) Greig House The Jason Extein and Elizabeth (Liz) Greig House The Jason Extein and Elizabeth (Liz) Greig House The Jason Extein and Elizabeth (Liz) Greig House
2015

Dramatic Passive Energy House

Spec house plans available for purchase.

Dramatic Passive Energy House
2015

Mid Century Update Renovation

bottom photos

Unbuilt.

Mid Century Update Renovation Mid Century Update Renovation Mid Century Update Renovation
2016

The Carolyn Louis Houseaka Modern Neighbor

7003 Calais Drive, Durham NC

Built by Krichco Construction.

The Carolyn Louis House The Carolyn Louis House The Carolyn Louis House
2020

The Deverick and Ann Anderson House

105 Alder Place, Chapel Hill NC

Photo by Daniel Perrin.

The Deverick and Ann Anderson House
2020

Renovation

115 Oak Street, Carrboro NC

Original house built in 1957, bottom photo. Accessory unit completed in 2021. Sold in 2021 to Deborah and Ernest Baker.

Renovation Renovation
2022

The Barbara Misuraca and Jeff Abel Houseaka Forever Home

4006 Nottaway Road, Durham NC

Built by Robert Hallyburton of Hallyburton Builders. Landscape architecture by David Swanson of Swanson + Associates. Deb Lovig of Fathom Realty facilitated the property purchase, built the project team, and oversaw interior decoration. Photos by Bill Waddell.

The Barbara Misuraca and Jeff Abel House The Barbara Misuraca and Jeff Abel House The Barbara Misuraca and Jeff Abel House The Barbara Misuraca and Jeff Abel House
Around 2022

The Elizabeth W. Hoadley and Sarah E. Church Renovation

19 Learned Place, Durham NC

Original 1973 architect unknown. Renovation build by Maplewood. For sale in 2025.

The Elizabeth W. Hoadley and Sarah E. Church Renovation The Elizabeth W. Hoadley and Sarah E. Church Renovation The Elizabeth W. Hoadley and Sarah E. Church Renovation The Elizabeth W. Hoadley and Sarah E. Church Renovation
2025

The Jesko Von Windheim Houseaka Von Mod

2511 Perkins, Durham NC

Built by BOLD. Commissioned 2015.

The Jesko Von Windheim House

Sources include: Bill Waddell.