ARCHITECTS PROJECTS
EDGEWOOD HOUSE
Terry & Terry Architecture
The dwelling is designed for a young Deaf family , who desired an expanded open plan that incorporates Deaf- Space , creating ample transparency throughout the home , where vision and touch are a primary means of spatial awareness and orientation .
The project consists of transforming a 1950 ’ s existing Joseph Eichler home . Using a similar material palette , the design utilizes the primary floor plan and transforms the existing space by folding out the horizontal and vertical planes of the first story to form the second story . The new roof form creates a large central area and houses a second-floor bedroom wing . Elevating and shifting parts of the structure are used to support the second story and stairways .
The main living space is situated on the ground floor and offers expansive living spaces that extend into the landscape . Two existing bedrooms and office areas are reconfigured to become more transparent to the gardens . The second floor accommodates an extended family with two bedrooms , bathrooms , and sleeping porches .
Photovoltaic panels , solar water heating , and rain catchment systems are used to offset energy and water loads . Large overhangs provide sufficient shade during the warm months .
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