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Brandon Stewart

Brandon Stewart

New York, NY, US

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Irvington Glass Addition (MICHAEL LEWIS ARCHITECTS PC PORTFOLIO)

The new owners of this mid-century modern home, situated on a verdant hilltop in Irvington, New York, were captivated by the long form of the house and the wide views through the treetops. However, the crowded entry to the house at the lower level combined with deterioration throughout, made it an ideal renovation project. By creating a glass two-story entry space at the front of the structure with a floating, custom steel and wood stair, the ascension into the living space from the driveway becomes the most celebrated moment in the house. From this point, the living and dining room open up to 12 foot ceilings and views of the surrounding woodland. From the exterior, the deep overhangs and hardwood Ipe rainscreen siding carefully shelter the newly-constructed glass box addition and create a sleek dwelling that reads almost like a beautiful piece of mid-century furniture.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Irvington, NY, US
My Role: Head Designer, Project Manager
Additional Credits: Michael Lewis, of Michael Lewis Architects PC
Ury Santizo, of Ury Contracting Inc.