Houses by design

摘要

To preserve this Craftsman-style house's intimate character despite an increase in square footage from 2100 to 4000, Gardner Architects removed the existing roof and second floor, added a garden-facing addition, and unified all elements under a form-hugging roof. The original second floor was more of an attic space and not all that functional. Additionally, the floor structure was insufficient for bearing the new loads. The kitchen, an integral part of the added rooms, connects to the dining room, veranda, and screened porch-all of which overlook the terraced garden. Sky-lit second-floor rooms are tucked under the roof in front and open onto an airy balcony at the rear. The sensitive integration of an Asian-modern sensibility can be seen in the veranda that joins the interior and the exterior spaces, with its shoji-inspired window and screen panels.