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The main objective for this residential addition and renovation to an existing 1940s ranch residence is to add gracious living and garage space while optimizing the kitchen and adjacent ground floor areas.

Design constraints included working within the confines of the existing prominent corner lot and ultimately provided opportunity for exploration of irregular geometries. The resulting architectural solution — inspired by folded origami forms — proposes a generously-scaled addition that houses new living, mudroom, powder room, and garage spaces, and an equally-transformative renovation to the existing kitchen and adjacent areas. The addition’s irregular form provides generous living area that seamlessly flows into the adjacent kitchen and wraps the outdoor living space. Sloped ceilings on the interior follow the tall addition’s folded roofline, contributing to a sense of spatial generosity within the previously modest residence.

Conceptually, a floor-to-ceiling band of windows opens the existing north kitchen facade and continues wrapping the living volume, providing aesthetic continuity and ample natural light into these spaces. The architectural rhythm is emphasized at the window wall with deep walnut frames that transition to a rust-hued finish at the exterior. The rich walnut finish is carried through to the custom cabinetry, doors, wall panels, and screen wall throughout the residence, contrasting the soft maple that serves as the floor finish. A strong indoor/outdoor connection is reenforced throughout the architecture with visual proximities, material selections, lighting, and furniture all intentional considered as a cohesive aesthetic.