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Early into the design process, it became apparent
that the house needed a new formal entrance.

Built in the early 1930’s as a twenty-five hundred
square foot “summer cottage”, the layout of the
existing house was inadequate for contemporary
living. One entered through a nondescript door at
grade level into a dark terrazzo-floored basement
and climbed a dimly lit flight of stairs to reach the
main level. That approach was adequate for a
weekend holiday in the country, but would not
meet the needs of a modern family.

As a result, a new sky-lit stair was added to allow
the family to easily access the kitchen from the
garage. A new entry tower was also added to the
front of the house, allowing guests to gracefully
ascend to an elegant new main-level foyer.

Following a beautiful wedding on the property, the
clients announced several months later that they
were expecting their first child. They reevaluated
their priorities and increased the scope of work to
accommodate their new baby and new lifestyle.

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