Upside-Down 2nd Floor Addition
and Whole-House Remodel

Excavation of a new 660 sf. basement underneath an existing 830 sf. structure made for a unique and challenging project. The design was constrained by numerous regulatory limitations, leading to the concept of an ‘upside-down’ second floor addition. The new living area remains entirely within the boundary of the existing building footprint. A 38 sf. addition at the rear of the existing first floor replaced a pre-existing exterior porch and created an interior access for the new basement. The additions and alterations integrate seamlessly into the style and massing of the existing structure, preserving the vernacular cottage aesthetic loved by the Owner.