PROBLEMS:

• After living here for 30 years, my Client wanted to change and update the feel of the house.
• Front entry accessed by steep brick stairway was inhospitable; front door was rarely used.
• Plumbing, electrical, heating, and insulation were outdated and inadequate.
• Lower floor felt remote and dark; was rarely used.
• Connection to front garden desired.
• Kitchen and main floor Bathroom were uninspired.
• Storage was fragmented and inadequate.

SOLUTIONS:

• Exterior brick stairway removed, replaced with glassed-in corner, opening up a great view and letting daylight penetrate deep into both levels of house.
• Front door relocated to ground level and landscaping modified to create a welcoming entry.
• Interior stairs relocated from back entry hall to front entry space, relieving a bottleneck there.
• Interior finishes and fixtures improved and made consistent.

This project achieves a BuiltGreen 4-Star rating with insulation, and energy-efficient windows, and air sealing.