The concept focused on the close relationship and interaction that currently exists between all family members and the functionality of the spaces that they inhabit. The idea of a tree that branched out to connect and provide comfort and shelter came up as the main element in the design. The main challenge was to seamlessly transition from a modern addition to an original arts and craft house without compromising the aesthetic quality and character that each of the two buildings had to offer while incorporating all the comfort and technological benefits that a new house should have. The original facades were maintained on the exterior envelope but the windows were replaced with new traditional-looking windows that provide proper insulation values. The new modern addition with large triple-glazed insulated glass units was proposed for the back in order to take advantage of the low winter sun and the previously-mentioned views.
A double-height space and open stair concept visually connects the private and public levels of the house as well as open the house towards the views to the yard and ravine at the back of the property.
Isometric showing modern back addition to existing arts and craft house
Proposed Ground Floor Plan and
Transversal Section
The main challenge was to seamlessly transition from a modern addition to an original arts and craft house without compromising the aesthetic quality and character that each of the two buildings had to offer while incorporating all the comfort and technological benefits that a new house should have.
