As part of renovations to an 1880s Italianate structure, this new single-family house was added in the rear. Balancing the desires of the client, a local developer, to maximize square footage and neighbor’s concerns about being put in shadows, we came up with a solution that made everyone happy. A unique rounded roof avoids shading neighbors houses and creates additional living space in the open loft. Careful use of windows to daylight and connect to garden spaces, including the basement, as well as half-flight split levels make the house feel larger than it is.

Levi was the Project Architect for this project while at Boyes-Watson Architects.