We collaborated with the owner and his architect from the beginning of this project. The objective was to design an expansion to a historic home that would give the owner the space he desired taking into consideration his budget and the potential return on his investment.
Challenges
High End Challenges
While creating a seamless transition from the existing part of the house to the addition, consideration needed to be granted to the owner who continued to reside in the space while we completed the expansion and renovation of the home.
Install a rubber roof with a slate mansard to preserve architectural authenticity
Install structural steel beams to provide an open floor plan and support existing brick walls above
Features
Seamless Construction Creates A Happy Owner
High-end kitchen fixtures and appliances
Built-in gas fireplace
Exterior deck
Matched existing cobble stone foundation look with modern materials
Merged existing slate roof with new slate mansard
Modern ‘Hardie’ siding that compliments with the rest of the house
Results
Expanded and Modern
The owner is now enjoying the expanded living space and modern features that incorporate beautifully with the rest of his home. He also experienced appropriately increased property value relative to investment in this project.
