This back-of-house
addition unites classic, four-square style and 1912 craftsmanship with
modern convenience and design. Replicating the existing millwork and
cabinetry of the original structure throughout the new areas, while
expanding the kitchen, creating a mudroom, and adding a home office onto
the existing split levels of the home, they created a sense of commerce
between the two eras that offers the best of both worlds to these
homeowners. There are too many interesting aspects to this project to go
into detail, but the entry contained an editorial that I think is very
interesting. Is reads as follows:
“In response to a client asking for more space we, as remodelers, too
often create mammoth rooms that function poorly and consume far more in
resources than what is actually needed. In an urban environment that is
made up of homes primarily from the early 1900’s, one is acutely aware
of the need for efficient spaces. As families grow and the needs of our
culture expand, the houses must find a way to expand as well-but must do
so in such a way as to not betray their expansion. Like a tailor adding
a few inches to your waist band, so too must we consider first: the
house and its form, and second: how much space is really needed. This
project adds a relatively small amount of square footage to the home yet
adds a great deal of functionality. The design also melds with the
character of the original home, combining classic craftsmanship and
modern style."
