The
original property was built in 1914. The Bay Spring area of
West Barrington comprises of many such cottages that were built
as summer retreats for State House personnel. A later addition
to the house doubled the size of the property but functioned
autonomously from the original structure.
The
task therefore was to create a series of spaces that would connect
both halves of the house. The movement of the sun throughout
the day inspired us to consider how this exceptional resource
might play a crucial role in connecting spaces at different
levels.
The
remodeling process created a double height wall adjacent to
the existing stair, enabling afternoon light to rebound into
the living space at ground floor The staircase now serves as
the main circulation route to all rooms on the upper floor.
The connecting lobby space has been designed to serve as a study
space and terminates in a new bathroom area
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