We decided to renovate the house rather than scrape it, thereby keeping the Cap Code form, scale,
mass and context as perceived from the street. But, we also wanted to give passersby hints that
something new and interesting was going on behind the traditional façade. A steel and glass entry
recessed into the home and covered by a steel canopy welcomes visitors. The original floor plan had
guests entering the house in the private side of the house. (A later addition located the new master
diagonally across the house) To better organize the house, a central core containing the entry, kitchen
and small sitting area at the new hearth, separate the public and private areas while providing obvious
access to the new outdoor courtyard. A master suite was added to the rear of the “L” shaped plan to
complete the private entertaining courtyard.
Interior Design: Beth Armijo, Armijo Design Group (armijodesigngroup.com)
Kitchen Design: Terri Rose, Exquisite Kitchen Design (myekdesign.com)
Contractor: Steven Hillson, Boa Construction (boaaaa.com) Photography: David Lauer (davidlauerphotography.com)