The Challenge
This historic Tudor home carried all the character and charm of its era, but the existing deck space above the garage wasn’t living up to its potential. The homeowners envisioned a sunroom addition that would bring in more light and livability while preserving the home’s original stonework and architectural integrity. The challenge was to design a structure that honored the craftsmanship of the past while meeting modern structural standards, adding comfort and space without losing the timeless beauty that defined the home.
Our Solution
Preservation and innovation worked hand in hand on this project. The homeowners envisioned a light-filled sunroom that felt like a natural extension of their historic Tudor home without compromising the character that made it so special. Because the antique stone beneath the existing deck could not meet modern structural standards, our team engineered a concealed steel framing system beneath the addition, providing the strength needed for modern construction while allowing the original stone to remain fully visible and untouched.
The design of the addition carefully echoed the home’s Tudor details, from rooflines and trim to material choices that feel cohesive from every angle. New garage doors below complement the architecture, adding balance and function, while inside, the exposed stone wall grounds the space in its history. Guided by a commitment to honoring what is original and building upon it with integrity, the finished sunroom feels effortless, an elevated retreat filled with natural light that looks as though it has always belonged.
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