Tim Barber Architects

Home Improvement Professionals , Architects & Building Designers , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling
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Tim Barber Architects
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Neoclassical Revival Residence

Renovation, restoration and addition to a 1921 Southern Neoclassical style residence, which also served as the final home of Golden Age icon Orson Welles.
Project Year: 2018
Country: United States
Front exterior of a Southern Neoclassical style residence, originally constructed in 1921. The home, which served as the final home of Orson Welles, was renovated and restored to reflect the original design intent while addressing the needs of a modern family. The homeowners opted to conserve and...
Front Facade and Yard
The foyer’s original wainscoting and front stair were restored, while a new, period- appropriate checkered floor was installed to create a handsome and historically sympathetic statement entrance. Photography by Sam Frost.
Foyer
Transoms top the new thresholds into this kitchen, allowing light to flow freely into the kitchen from the living room and vestibule. The white backsplash, cabinetry, and brushed nickel hardware are of period style and help brighten the space. Photography by Sam Frost.
Kitchen
Girl's bathroom designed by Tim Barber Ltd. Architecture. Photography by Sam Frost.
Girl's Bathroom - Vanity
Girl's bathroom designed by Tim Barber Ltd. Architecture. Photography by Sam Frost.
Girl's Bathroom - Shower
Circular closet vestibule designed by Tim Barber Ltd. Architecture. Photography by Sam Frost.
Master Vestibule
His master sink designed by Tim Barber Ltd. Architecture. Photography by Sam Frost.
His Master Sink
The master bath is designed after the bold, two-tone tile baths of the 1920s and 30s, employing patterns, materials, and a color palette popular in the period. Photography by Sam Frost.
Master Bath
Attic stair designed by Tim Barber Ltd. Architecture. Photography by Sam Frost.
Attic Staircase
An interior window and glass paned door at the attic entrance allow the owners and/or their guests staying in the neighboring new guest room to close off the floor for privacy without sacrificing natural illumination from the south. A new cathedral ceiling adds height and lightness to the rec room....
Attic with Cathedral Ceiling
A three-story addition was designed to seamlessly connect with the original structure’s Southern Neoclassical design intent and is capped by a dentil- lined pediment. Photography by Sam Frost.
Exterior of Three-Story Addition
The porches are accessed by period-appropriate French doors, enabling easy indoor-outdoor access. Photography by Sam Frost.
Back Porch