The living room once had low ceilings, but moving the insulation to the roof plane allowed for dramatic plays of volume and light.
Gable in the front, party in the back. The designers preserved the facade of the original craftsman bungalow and added a new entry sequence, stairs, and porch surface.
The new primary bedroom is outfitted with a bay window that features a built-in bench.
The corner white armoire, passed down to Bruce and now to Connie, was decorated by a family friend with painted glass, to represent flora and fauna found on the property.
The kitchen is positioned where the lower-ceilinged edge of the second floor gives way to a multistory volume.
Blaine Architects capped the front addition to this Eichler home with a shed roof that mimics the slope of traditional Eichlers, but slants in the opposite direction to make it distinct. The wood screen is made from Accoya.