An incredible opportunity to rethink an already strong Mid-Century Modern design. We opened up the kitchen and added an east-facing sitting room that extends the kitchen and dining space while creating a buffer between the main public area of the house and the large backyard.
Floor to ceiling glass takes advantage of the morning light and rolling landscape to create a more unified flow between the kitchen, living, dining, and outdoor entertaining spaces. The reworked kitchen is now better suited for hosting, while fitting seamlessly into the home’s original composition.
“I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture.”
-Tadao Ando
Details:
LOCATION
Ann Arbor, MI
COMPLETION DATE
Fall 2023
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Adam Wilbanks, Giraffe Design Build
CONSULTING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Mandi Wise, Oyl Designs
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Leah Raitt, Leah Raitt Design
CONSULTING INTERIOR DESIGNER
Giraffe Design Build
LEAD CARPENTER
Rob Kallek
SQUARE FOOTAGE
400sq. ft. (including addition and remodeled space)
Notable:
- Historically significant Mid-Century Modern home.
- Part of the Ann Arbor Historic District, and a designated historic structure
- Strong but sensitive renovation of the kitchen to match the rest of the