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Meyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and InteriorsBuilt in 1894, this historic Stick-style house in Cambridge, Mass. was originally part of an expansive estate owned by Gardiner Greene Hubbard, a lawyer who became the first president of National Geographic Magazine. His daughter married Alexander Graham Bell in the garden. Woodrow Wilson’s daughter later owned the house. Meyer & Meyer was commissioned by the new homeowners to better accommodate their active young family. The whole-house renovation included demolition of a small kitchen and its replacement with a gable-ended addition housing a new French-inspired SieMatic kitchen. The original paneling and woodwork was restored to its original state, filled in where missing, and complemented with new paint colors and hand-painted wall coverings and furniture. The project scope involved conversion of an upstairs office into a master bedroom-bathroom suite, renovation of all bathrooms, enhanced closet space, and an excavation below the house to create a new family room and guest suite with 10-foot-high ceilings.
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Jacob Lilley ArchitectsJacob Lilley Architects
Location: Chelmsford, MA, USA
In keeping with the scale of this 19th-century home, the solution called for a two-story garage with the second floor family room. Between the garage and the main house, we designed a two-story connector that serves as a direct entry to the basement and main level via a new, open stair. A new breakfast room and screened porch will complement the renovated kitchen off the rear of the house. The renovation of the basement will provide organized storage, a wine cellar, and exercise area.
Cornerstone ArchitectsThis Westlake site posed several challenges that included managing a sloping lot and capturing the views of downtown Austin in specific locations on the lot, while staying within the height restrictions. The service and garages split in two, buffering the less private areas of the lot creating an inner courtyard. The ancillary rooms are organized around this court leading up to the entertaining areas. The main living areas serve as a transition to a private natural vegetative bluff on the North side. Breezeways and terraces connect the various outdoor living spaces feeding off the great room and dining, balancing natural light and summer breezes to the interior spaces. The private areas are located on the upper level, organized in an inverted “u”, maximizing the best views on the lot. The residence represents a programmatic collaboration of the clients’ needs and subdivision restrictions while engaging the unique features of the lot.
Built by Butterfield Custom Homes
Photography by Adam Steiner
Studio Z ArchitectureCraftsman-style family room with built-in bookcases, window seat, and fireplace. Photo taken by Steve Kuzma Photography.
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