In keeping with Place's not-so-big-house philosophy, the clients decided to add three feet, to their existing kitchen, to make room for an island. This one alteration kept the kitchen allowance to a minimum, enabling the project's budget to include a screen porch and outdoor terrace.
Many sustainable products and ideas were implemented such as: soapstone countertops, quarried in Virginia and sealed with a matte finish to retain its natural quality; a butcher block area, recessed into the soapstone island, to create a central cooking space. The unseen items, that are vital to the building envelope, include Bonded logic-wall insulation [Ultratouch Denim Insulation] and PEX tubing under the new kitchen floor, for radiant heat.