This brick colonial lacked a transition between the kitchen/family room and the outdoor spaces which are widely used by the family. The upper windows on the rear of the second story precluded a traditionally pitched roof over the desired gathering space with fireplace and dining area so the architect designed a flat roof with articulated edge to provide visual interest. Skylights provide additional natural lighting (for interior spaces) and a recessed entry provides cover while maintaining a simple roof form. Existing drainage issues were corrected with a low stone sitting wall at the exterior patio, which was repeated as a sitting sill around the interior of the porch. Punctuation on the long side of the screen wall is provided by the simple rectangular chimney.
View more of our architectural services in Charlotte
