Back Bay Apartment

DescriptionStrategic renovations of a compact old house SiteWooded Connecticut exurbs, overlooking a stream DesignThis small house was transformed by the addition of an appropriate entry porch which at last made it clear where to go in, together with a relocated…

We seamlessly transformed a beloved summer house built by our client’s grandparents in the 1920’s for year-round living. The house was slightly reorganized, gutted and insulated, but all the wood trim, doors, windows, and hardware were restored and reused.

This former U-shaped stable block surrounding a water-facing courtyard had been converted to a house many years ago. Over a period of fifteen years we designed three phases of further renovations, reorganizing the internal plan while retaining the antique charm of the original.