Modern Meets Historic
Modern Meets Historic
Our inspiration for this project was an Andrew Jensdotter painting. He creates gorgeous multi-layered paintings where he strategically carves away the layers to expose color and reveal entirely new images. Similarly, we wanted to create something new by adding the layer of a modern addition to this historic home, then reveal a new side of the historic parts. We were also inspired by the homeowners' bibliophilia.
Books add so much life and color to a space. We made a home for every book and reserved room to expand their collection. An entire wall in the living room and piano room was devoted to built-ins with shallower areas for paperbacks. The kitchen includes a nook under the island for cookbooks. The master nightstands were selected to be wide enough for lamps and a stack of reading material. In the sitting room, the glass coffee table allows for displaying an impressive collection of art books on rotation.
Architect: Hillhouse Chun – Carole Chun
Contractor: D Enterprise
Photography: Lindsey Drewes