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Fullam Residence
Fullam Residence
Wrightstown Township, PA, United States
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Fullam Residence
Wrightstown Township, PA, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2016
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
The Fullam Residence, originally designed by iconic architect Paul Rudolph in the late 1950's, was not built as it was originally conceived when it was finally erected in 1958/59. Two out of the three bays of the original sketch were constructed with the intention that, at some point in the future, the home could be expanded on either side while maintaining the original design objective.
In 2014, our architecture firm was commissioned by the new owner of the residence to design an addition that would complement and honor the integrity of Rudolph's original design. Subsequently, our firm reimagined the residence as was originally intended by Paul Rudolph, based on the original sketches, and executed a design for how our clients live.
Throughout the construction process, there were many challenges. Since the original residence relies on the concept of massing, the stone masonry and large glass window expanses had to match with careful execution. Not only did the new stone size and color have to be identical to the existing structure, but the unique pattern was to be replicated as well. Our firm worked closely with the builder to ensure a seamless transition between new and old. It was this careful attention to detail that made the new Pennsylvania fieldstone appear that it came from the same lot as the existing home.
Atop the new flanking stone wall, the solid mass of the undulating roof extending from the existing roof appears to float above the trapezoidal windows. This roof configuration, part of Rudolph's original creation, allows the winter sun to penetrate into the space, passively heating the massive stone walls, while also providing shade from the warm summer sun. A custom window company in Europe, specializing in passive solar, was able to create custom triple pane windows to match the existing. All of the existing northern windows were replaced with matching triple pane windows as well, adding to the effectiveness of the glazing. In addition, all lighting in the house was converted to LED while keeping with the style of the existing light fixtures. Spray foam insulation was also used in the new construction to maximize the building's energy performance. These modifications, along with many others, made the structure exceptionally energy efficient.
Thus, a historically sensitive addition on a home designed by one of America's most iconic modern architects was completed with the original design integrity preserved.
In 2014, our architecture firm was commissioned by the new owner of the residence to design an addition that would complement and honor the integrity of Rudolph's original design. Subsequently, our firm reimagined the residence as was originally intended by Paul Rudolph, based on the original sketches, and executed a design for how our clients live.
Throughout the construction process, there were many challenges. Since the original residence relies on the concept of massing, the stone masonry and large glass window expanses had to match with careful execution. Not only did the new stone size and color have to be identical to the existing structure, but the unique pattern was to be replicated as well. Our firm worked closely with the builder to ensure a seamless transition between new and old. It was this careful attention to detail that made the new Pennsylvania fieldstone appear that it came from the same lot as the existing home.
Atop the new flanking stone wall, the solid mass of the undulating roof extending from the existing roof appears to float above the trapezoidal windows. This roof configuration, part of Rudolph's original creation, allows the winter sun to penetrate into the space, passively heating the massive stone walls, while also providing shade from the warm summer sun. A custom window company in Europe, specializing in passive solar, was able to create custom triple pane windows to match the existing. All of the existing northern windows were replaced with matching triple pane windows as well, adding to the effectiveness of the glazing. In addition, all lighting in the house was converted to LED while keeping with the style of the existing light fixtures. Spray foam insulation was also used in the new construction to maximize the building's energy performance. These modifications, along with many others, made the structure exceptionally energy efficient.
Thus, a historically sensitive addition on a home designed by one of America's most iconic modern architects was completed with the original design integrity preserved.
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