When tornadoes ripped
through the north suburbs of Atlanta in 1998, this home suffered
significant structural damage. The owners were relocated into an
apartment, and subsequent rain damage during the next few months made
the damage worse. Clean-up and construction started in October of 1998,
with a completion deadline of April 1,1999, when the apartment lease
paid by the insurer would expire. Through careful design considerations,
the clean contemporary look of the original house was maintained. Light
fills the house through custom plate-glass windows, skylights in the new
hallway, and accent lighting. Interior and exterior columns & beams were
wrapped in oak & mahogany trim for a warm glow. The house was not only
repaired, but fully renovated into a unique, beautiful home that stands
out from the traditional houses common in the area.
