Efficiency and minimalism guided this desing and reinforced the relevance and value oft he classic modern architecture for a 21st century, design-conscious family. The addition strengthens the house’s relationship to the site and gives clarity tot he entry sequence. This project involved the addition to a 1960’s era International Style house, an anomaly in this typical suburban neighborhood. With the addition was the choice of creating contrast or continuation with the original structure, reinterpretation or respect of ist architecture.

The original architecture had endurance and relevance and was worthy of reference. Therefore the addition was designed to create a subtle and seamless continuity with the house, with a right angle wing framing the rear yard and main entry. The new landscaping includes terraced lawn and a long rubble retaining wall, emphasizing this framing. The new kids‘ bedrooms and bath are organized along a corridor that connects and aligns with the house’s existing circulation. Layering and transparency are created with the glass exterior wall oft he addition and the large polycarbonate sliding panels between the corridor and the bedrooms.

Material used :

1. Black mosaic tile floor

2. Polycarbonate panels

3. wood-framed polycarbonate sliding panels