This organically inspired addition and renovation of a wedge-sha…
This organically inspired addition and renovation of a wedge-shaped, brick-faced 1970s home responds to its forested views while adding a texturally rich layering of decks, terraces, screens, railings, and outdoor living space.
Celia Pearson, Pearson Photography
Decks and raised terraces at all levels allow for on-level acces…
Decks and raised terraces at all levels allow for on-level access and connection to the outdoors.
Celia Pearson, Pearson Photography
Almost solid wood member railings and vertical wood screen walls…
Almost solid wood member railings and vertical wood screen walls define outdoor rooms and provide varied levels of privacy from the park.
Celia Pearson, Pearson Photography
"It references [Frank Lloyd Wright's] Robey house, and the …
"It references [Frank Lloyd Wright's] Robey house, and the presentation is superb," said one judge.
Celia Pearson, Pearson Photography
The solution "addresses the front entrance in such a way th…
The solution "addresses the front entrance in such a way that it creates a grand sequence," said the judges.
Celia Pearson, Pearson Photography
Building upon the existing '70s color and material palate, the r…
Building upon the existing '70s color and material palate, the renovation improves both with new architectural elements.
Celia Pearson, Pearson Photography
Music, art, and great architecture entered into the judges’ discussion of this organically inspired addition and renovation of a wedge-shaped, brick-faced 1970s home that was sandwiched between two subdivisions. “It references [Frank Lloyd Wright’s] Robey House, and the presentation is superb,” said one judge. “Composed like a well-done piece of art or music,” said another.
The project reorients the home toward a public park while adding 366 square feet of living space. The texturally rich design overlays elements in four layers. A band of rooms respects the existing home’s scale and adds square footage. Transparent walls and frames address the new views. Decks and raised terraces connect all levels to the outdoors. Finally, wood railings and vertical screen walls both define outdoor “rooms” and afford privacy from the park.
Overall, the solution “addresses the front entrance in such a way that it creates a grand sequence,” said the judges. “It was very abrupt before, but now it suits its site — almost as though it mimics the surrounding environment.”
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