Before & After

Lake Washington - Before & After

CHALLENGE  Shield the living area from intense sun without obscuring the view.  Create more room for party guests when entertaining.

SOLUTION  Drawing upon the Colonial Revival style of this home, the extra-deep porch makes being outdoors enjoyable year-round while providing shade for the interior.

'AFTER' PHOTOGRAPHY  © Dale Lang, 2009

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Magnolia: Before & After

CHALLENGE  Add a second story with a master suite, bedroom, and bathroom over a 50's ramber.

SOLUTION  Prairie style proportions were used as a complement to the existing roof slope and overhangs, reducing the perception of height from the curb.  The addition was designed to create a front entry foyer on the main level where the new stairs are housed.  The second story also creates a welcoming, covered porch below.

'AFTER' PHOTOGRAPHY  © Dale Lang, 2008

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Tejon: Before & After

CHALLENGE  Restore the original charm of this home, which the previous owner had remodeled into a "Swiss chalet."  Located within a historic preservation overlay district, an additional design review prior was required prior to permit approval. 

SOLUTION  The siding was completely removed and replaced with cedar shingles, and new porch was designed to carefully recollect the original "stick-style" vocabulary.

'AFTER' PHOTOGRAPHY  Reprinted with permission of Cottage Living Magazine.  Photograph by Robbie Caponetto, © 2007

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