Weathervane House

A small Greek Revival house was given a new foundation and a wing connecting to a new barn and embracing a protected garden. A long axial view from the front door through the new wing makes a small house seem bigger than it is.

This former U-shaped stable block surrounding a water-facing courtyard had been converted to a house many years ago. Over a period of fifteen years we designed three phases of further renovations, reorganizing the internal plan while retaining the antique charm of the original.

DescriptionStrategic renovations of a compact old house SiteWooded Connecticut exurbs, overlooking a stream DesignThis small house was transformed by the addition of an appropriate entry porch which at last made it clear where to go in, together with a relocated…