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The “Tuckahoe Renovation” is a model of sustainable historic remodeling. We restored the original fabric, upgraded the insulation in the existing walls and roof, and limited the addition to only what was necessary. The floor plan was reworked to improve circulation and bring out the character of the original structure. The interior now has 9-foot ceilings, and to open the space we relocated the main staircase from the center of the house to the back.
The new stair is built from structural glulam beams used as both risers and stringers, paired with a precisely detailed white steel railing that highlights the intervention. We used the remaining glulam pieces to design a square dining table and benches; the table, Quadrata, received an award in the Design Within Reach Modern+Design+Function competition.
We raised the house three feet above the original foundation and added a new concrete front stair linking to the existing porch. New cast-in-place concrete retaining walls frame a herb and vegetable garden beside the entry. Although the house was contemporized, the renovation intentionally preserves and celebrates the character of its Arts and Crafts origins.
This project received an Award of Excellence at the 2015 Design Arlington Awards.
BEFORE FRONT
BEFORE PORCH
AFTER PORCH
BEFORE REAR
REAR AFTER
AFTER FRONT
ENTRY
STAIR VIEW
STAIR
STAIR DETAIL
KITCHEN VIEW