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Before & After 2 (aka, Hide & Seek)

 

After getting such positive feedback on our original “Before & After” post, I thought we should keep the fun going. Who doesn’t like a little brain challenge now and then? To your mental health!!!

 

So once again … Can you see the “old” within the “new” in these three additions / expansions we’ve done???


#1 A Modular Makeover Takes a Modern Angle on Adding Room


In the first set of images below, the project started with a tiny existing ranch (top left). I carefully designed a complete, modular second-floor addition. I also redesigned the original first floor to add a two-car garage.


The interplay with the angled “stick-built” garage and new second story create a natural covered entry and allowed for a balcony off the master (over left garage).


Who said modulars all look the same?

#2 Putting a Fresh Face on a Classic Connecticut Colonial 


In the addition/facelift below, the homeowner wanted to get rid of the garrison-style colonial look (with the second floor overhanging the first), seen in the top left.


The design concept (top right) centered on adding a welcoming covered porch for the front entry – this also added a new mudroom just inside the door. Pushing out the wall to the left of the entrance provided interior space to add a home office on the first floor, while updating the master suite on the second floor with a spacious walk-in-closet and a new master bath.


The new windows on the two-story extension and above the porch create a perfect rhythm and balance (as seen in the complete home, below). I was so happy when I measured that out and saw the “fit” on this fresh facade!

#3 From Special Spec to Spectacular Classic Connecticut Colonial


This Builder Spec House, shown in the images below, started with more than a few restrictions: First, the property was within a regulated wetlands area, limiting the new build to the existing footprint of the original small ranch. Second, we also had to keep the first floor walls intact while designing a brand-new second story. Third, the first-floor ceiling height was less than 8' and needed to be pushed up to 9' to work with the more spacious new two-story design.


I drew inspiration from classic Colonial style – emphasizing symmetry and balance. Making the most of the beautiful, wooded setting, I designed large windows to bring in views and light. To get to that full 9' ceiling on the first floor, I had to develop a tricky structural detail.


The finished new construction combines the timeless look of traditional Connecticut with thoroughly modern design features and functionality for now and the future.


 

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Blessings!

John@JohnJonesAIA.com

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