An early twentieth-century summer house renewed for contemporary life.
Architecture: 3north
Photography: Jeff Fierberg
This comprehensive renovation removed a 1990s addition and restored the clarity of the original summer house. The work included a substantial rear addition, a new carriage house with a potting shed and two-bedroom suite, and extensive regrading and landscape work.
European dowel tiles collected by the homeowners form the focal point of the custom mantel.
Selected details
Interior work includes concealed panel doors, a custom mantel incorporating European dowel tile, and carefully resolved structural interventions. Exterior craftsmanship includes Chippendale railings milled and assembled from rough cedar.
New work was designed to respect the proportions and material character of the original house while supporting contemporary daily life.