Project 1217_New Construction Design + Build
Project 1217, a contemporary cottage. When an empty lot close to downtown came up for sale I jumped at the chance to do a ground up build. I didn't want the home to stick out like a sore suburban thumb in a humble historic neighborhood. The roof lines, massing and fenestration match that of the homes around it. In fact, I still drive down the street and miss it because it blends in with the surroundings. The narrow lot and no parking in front posed some design challenges tha