A
neglected bungalow, rental unit and 'greenhouse' were extensively rebuilt to become a single residence focused on the rear yard.
before
The
greenhouse space was demolished and replaced with a central family room
that links the internal living spaces. Strong connections to the landscape
were maintained with a large french doors to the rear yard and a bank of
skylights above.
The exterior of the original house siding,
windows and doors remain exposed and delineated in the new family room.
The new roof structure expresses the physical connection of the disparate
buildings.
Where
the existing buildings collide with each other, interesting geometry was
enhanced with color and interior windows between interior rooms.
The
street front elevation was rebuilt to preserve the scale of the original
Craftsman bungalow.
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