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Vickery Addition

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Location
Dallas, Texas
Year
2020
2020
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
The old front porch was hidden, the addition brought the home closer in contact with the life on the street.
The old front porch was hidden, the addition brought the home closer in contact with the life on the street.
The side-facing front door allows for both connection and visual privacy.
The side-facing front door allows for both connection and visual privacy.
The primary closet is integrated into the bedroom via built-in wardrobes.
The primary closet is integrated into the bedroom via built-in wardrobes.
The new hallway/entryway acts as a light well connecting the addition to the original communal areas.
The new hallway/entryway acts as a light well connecting the addition to the original communal areas.
The kitchen has a simple and functional layout.
The kitchen has a simple and functional layout.
The primary bathroom has a cozy and private feel.
The primary bathroom has a cozy and private feel.
The kitchen was opened up to the original living room and fireplace.
The kitchen was opened up to the original living room and fireplace.
The design implemented a simple and neutral material palette.
The design implemented a simple and neutral material palette.
The original bathroom was re-fitted with new fixtures and millwork.
The original bathroom was re-fitted with new fixtures and millwork.
The rear deck was re-built and expanded to provide outdoor living space off the hearth room.
The rear deck was re-built and expanded to provide outdoor living space off the hearth room.
The entryway washes the original brick wall with light.
The entryway washes the original brick wall with light.
The new entry aims to be simple and inviting.
The new entry aims to be simple and inviting.
Architectural diagram of the street facing addition.
Architectural diagram of the street facing addition.

Details

Square Feet
2281
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3

Credits

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Architect
Interior Design
Nitsche Creative
Builder
Nitsche Creative
Photographer
Ave Smith

From Object & Architecture

Originally built in 1950 the existing home was a duplex with two small units that were both badly in need of updates, but had a promising charm and a floor plan that could easily be converted into a single family home. One of the most sustainable ways to build is to reuse what is already there and give it a new life and the client fully promotes this idea. They wanted a warm and inviting home that felt uniquely modern. Together, we were able to produce a home that embraces the character of the neighborhood while honoring and emphasizing the qualities of the existing house.

A street facing addition was added to existing building. Designed to project out past the original house in order to better address the street, a total of only 760 square feet was added to the original home. The new front door is positioned to the side to provide a sense of privacy from the active street. The addition to the front of the house was designed with high ceilings and large undivided windows to create gracious light-filled spaces. The addition's minimal palette was then brought through to the remodeled portions of the home. The existing living room, dining room, and kitchen were opened up to create a contemporary hearth room while a larger secondary living room was located in the addition as a separate but connected space. Daylight splashes off the smooth walls by the front door, which sits at the end of a new hallway acting as a horizontal light well that can be seen from the back of the house. Interior design and construction by Nitsche Creative.