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Architects: Studio Twenty Seven Architecture
- Area: 847 ft²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Carrera Marble, Shou Sugi Ban, Windsor
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Lead Architects: John K. Burke-Principal in Charge, Niki Livingston-Project Designer, Claire Barrows-Project Architect
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Structural Engineer: Ehlert/Bryan Inc, Ehlert/Bryan
Text description provided by the architects. The mid-century modern home was less than two thousand square feet, yet beautifully sited on a densely wooded hill. The property provided an extraordinary amount of privacy and seclusion for a house less than four miles from the District of Columbia. Despite the very limited amount of space for a family of four, the clients purchased the property immediately. Five years later, with their two children rapidly approaching teenage years, the time had come to look at a house expansion. The clients wanted to maintain as many of the characteristics of the existing house and property as possible when they renovated to add living space. The mid-century modern ascetic, the simple volumes and details were all important. After all, these were the design features that first drew them to the house and property and they did not want to lose these design features in the renovation process.
