The new addition contrasts the original house to some extent. It is placed 1.3 meters (4 feet) behind the brick facade on the north side of the property, establishing a “shadow line” between the first and second level. The second level and deck are extruded out to the edge, creating a recess that inherently emphasizes the distinction between the existing structure and the addition. This slight separation harmonizes the two structures.
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The pixelated perforations in the black metal facadeprovides privacy for the occupants and references the brick patterns below. The screens open to provide cross ventilationand allow natural lightinto the space. “We always kept in mind the culture of the area, and really wanted to be sensitive and careful to respect it, and by this we are giving a bit of history back to the site,” said the architects.
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Photos by Gabriel Saunders
