Beside the amendments in the foundation extension and increasing the number of the bedrooms on the main floor the main intention of this project was to enlarge the great room area combined with the kitchen and dining room.

The existing structure had a standard sloped roof with an eight feet height ceiling. However, it has been made a decision to increase a roof type from the hip one to hybrid one mixed version of open gable to skillion and lean-to which ensure to make the semi vaulted ceiling.

Once the high ceiling has been constructed the “well effect” has been balanced with faux beams. Multiple void relationship promotes the interconnection among the main floor high ceiling with transom windows and open to below staircase which enhance the natural lighting penetration to the basement.

Those voids and other double height spaces provide the house with visual and spatial interest, but they are mainly designed as part of the building’s energy and lighting efficiency strategy.