Reviving an East Coast ranch home

The goal of this project was to transform an existing dysfunctional 1960s ranch into a highly functional modern "treehouse," emphasizing the inside/outside connection with views and minimal site disruption. We created a container for living nestled into a natural site.

The interior is now accessed by an improved entry. The central kitchen acts as the hearth of the house and is flanked by an efficiently organized core of utility spaces. The bedrooms and living areas are now open to views of the site. A massive stone fireplace, warm clear pine trim and salvaged mahogany trim are juxtaposed against sparkling tile, expansive windows, and sleek glass shelves.

A new intimate entry nestled into the core of the house is flanked by an airy breakfast bay and expanded carport under a new wing-like roof with tree-like steel columns. A warm stained cedar skin wraps the house between panes of glass.
modern exterior by Brennan + Company Architects
A new intimate entry nestled into the core of the house is flanked by an airy breakfast bay and expanded carport under a new wing-like roof with tree-like steel columns.
modern exterior by Brennan + Company Architects
A warm stained cedar skin wraps the house between panes of glass.
modern garage and shed by Brennan + Company Architects
Steel beams and columns were combined with cedar to create a warm, modern exterior design detail.
modern exterior by Brennan + Company Architects
Detail of custom, tapered steel beam and cedar at carport.
modern living room by Brennan + Company Architects
A massive stone fireplace, warm clear pine trim and salvaged mahogany trim are juxtaposed against sparkling tile, expansive windows, and sleek glass shelves.
modern kitchen by Brennan + Company Architects
The owner appreciated the warmth of wood and requested the combination of various species and hues to create the interior spaces. The central kitchen acts as the hearth of the house and is flanked by an efficiently organized core of utility spaces.
modern bathroom by Brennan + Company Architects
Cherry cabinets and tub surround combine with limestone and glass tile accents to create this warm and modern bathroom.
modern bathroom by Brennan + Company Architects
Skylights were added to bring in delicate and beneficial light to unexpected spaces.

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