Residential · Selected work
Modernish Marvel
A project by Robie J. Wood Architect
About the project
A non-descript colonial was given new life by a client who desired a look that better fit their tastes. The exterior was stripped down with a mix of traditional and modern materials, clean lines and minimal ornament. The interior was opened up to create uninterrupted living space between Dining, Kitchen and Living Room. A new rear deck and pergola completed the assembly.
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Discuss your projectThe goal: a home that reflected the owner’s tastes
The owner wanted a different appearance for an existing colonial. The project addressed both the exterior character and the connections between the main living spaces.
The design response: connected rooms and a reworked exterior
The exterior was stripped back and reworked with traditional and modern materials, clean lines and minimal ornament. Inside, the dining room, kitchen and living room were opened into connected living space. A rear deck and pergola completed the changes.
What this example can help you discuss
A renovation brief can address the inside and outside together. Describe the rooms that feel disconnected and the exterior features you want to change or retain. This example offers a starting point for discussing how layout and appearance can support one overall design; the work needed in your house depends on its existing conditions.
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