This project expands a 1926 Colonial Revival residence with a new family room, kitchen, entry, and bedroom suite, while realigning its connection to the gardens.
The design honors the original home’s formal symmetry while introducing a modern, casual living environment. Drawing from the work of R. Brognard Okie, the addition utilizes his philosophy of "laborious simplicity" — achieving an effortlessly historic feel through rigorous detailing and authentic material transitions.
To preserve the integrity of the 1920s masonry, the expansion avoids new wall penetrations by utilizing existing openings. These apertures define internal axes that look directly through the addition to the rear garden, creating a clear visual anchor between the old and new structures.
The final composition balances contrast and continuity. While the 1926 facade remains the disciplined "public" face, the rear addition adopts a relaxed, rambling footprint reminiscent of evolving colonial farmhouses. This casual silhouette is elevated by a consistent throughline of refinement, ensuring the expansion feels like a sophisticated evolution of the home’s heritage.