The original summer kitchen building was restored and added on to create a guesthouse where the clients could accommodate long-term guests and eventually age in-place. The interior was designed with large doors with flush thresholds for easy passage, grab bars and a curbless shower in a style compatible with the original building. The addition mimics the proportions of the original building with a hyphen in between that acts as an entry and a hallway for the half-bathroom. The original beehive oven was restored and salvaged materials installed to allow for wall cavity insulation. A lower level wine and root cellar was added in the basement of the addition. Photos by Birch Thomas.

 

Project Type: Renovation, Addition, Historic Preservation, Adaptive Reuse

Location: Fairfield, PA

Role: Architecture & Interior Design

Year: 2021

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