Natural Modern Midcentury

Flavin Architects revisits a previous renovation done in 2012 of the Rosenwald House, a home originally designed by local architecture firm Soep and Berliner, constructed in 1967.

Our client sought to clarify the entry and approach to this rural midcentury home while replacing an existing garage with a ground floor suite for their multi-generational family. A new carport and apartment suite replicate the asymmetrical gable roofline of the original home and are clad in vertical painted shiplap siding, tying them together and creating a three-sided entry court. The post and beam construction of the carport pays homage to the structural system of the original home. A natural cedar screen allows the semi-transparent structure to glow at night.

Inside the home, for life with young children, our client prioritized a kitchen open to the living space with ample island for food preparation and informal dining. With an extensive art collection, our client favored maintaining wall space while adding key windows to frame views of the surrounding verdant landscape. A new dining terrace, outdoor kitchen and pergola further enhance connection between the interior and exterior. Located on multiple acres adjacent to conservation land, this renovation allows our client to maximize the wooded property, elevating the site to a naturally modern oasis.