Additions
Room additions interact with existing circulation, foundation lines, and roof structures. These cases document how the new space worked—and where the old layout failed to adapt.
Why Addition Constraints Matter
An addition is never just new space. It changes the way the entire house circulates, the way light enters existing rooms, and the way the roof structure must tie together. The most common failure in addition projects is not the new room itself but the interface between old and new.
Our kitchen case files document the exact moment a design vision collided with a structural or mechanical constraint. Each case traces the diagnostic process, the options considered, and the final resolution that balanced budget, code compliance, and the homeowner's priorities.
Circulation Conflicts
The addition worked, but the old circulation did not—the hallway became a bottleneck.
Foundation Lines
Setback rules and existing footings can prevent an addition from extending in the ideal direction.
Roof Integration
Tying a new roof plane into an existing structure is often the most complex structural challenge.