Existing wood structure atop a dry basement was torn off and completely rebuilt. The footprint of the new structure was minimally extended on two sides and built on piers. Two intersecting cubes — one clad in shingles and one in siding — harmonize with neighboring houses. In this small house, the open plan creates a sense of spaciousness on the first floor, as do floor-to-ceiling windows, corner windows and long diagonal views. Living space is maximized by the extensive use of built-in cabinetry. A soaring sense of space is created in the Master Bedroom by reverse dormers carved out of the roof trusses.
Location: Kensington, MD
Cabinetry: Stroba, Inc.
Press: “Kensington couple create contemporary, open living space for themselves”, Deborah K. Dietsch, The Washington Post, 3 November 2012