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PSH Residence

The Design Process


 

 

 

PSH Residence, Barrington, RI

Existing Conditions: A single family cottage, relocated to a new foundation, had suffered severely from insect infestation and undermined the structural integrity.
Objectives: a) Rebuild upon the exiting foundation b) Maximize the height allowance c) Optimize natural ventilation and light throughout the structure.
Strategy a) Create a vertical core through the center of the house b) Create two distinct additions from the cottage profile c) Provide visual connection through all three levels of the new home.