This beautiful residence in Mount Airy, Philadelphia was lacking a family area accommodating the needs of its owners and residents.  A small kitchen with only a breakfast area was the main family gathering space, and the clients approached the remodeling as an opportunity to create an engaging, comfortable living area for the use of the entire family. 
The main scheme included knocking out the small kitchen and breakfast area between the garage and grand dining room.  Within the 1800 square foot addition is an open-plan kitchen with a two-story family room, open to a play room and corner exercise room on the second floor.  The two-story scheme transformed the elevations, with a 15 foot bow window at the front of the house, and an 18 foot window wall engaging the large family room with the surrounding landscape.  The entire design focused on an open floor plan for the family and allowing sunlight to penetrate this grand family space.