A tour through the golden age of architecture,New Rooms for Old Houses is an essential resource for those considering expanding a treasured old home.It should be done through his four time-tested design cornerstones:balance, transition, public and private space, and materials.
Unfortunately, many of yesterday's homes lack enough space to accommodate the way we live today. The usual solution? An addition. The usual problem? Building it just right. Frank Shirley, one of America's most respected old-house architects, shows how it should be done through his four time-tested design cornerstones:balance, transition, public and private space, and materials. Shirley understands that adding on is about creating a classic home that reflects our contemporary lifestyles. A tour through the golden age of architecture,New Rooms for Old Houses is an essential resource for those considering expanding a treasured old home.
INTRODUCTION
A House in Harmony: You Live in an Old House and You Love It
Guiding Principle: ehieviilg ttarmony
The Four Comecston
A Beautiful Addition
CHAPTER ONE
Preserving the Balance of Your Home
Why Balance Matters
Achieving Balance
The Rules of Design
Putting It All lbgether
A ttome on the Iludson
Saving Beauty
Balancing Inside and Out
Beauty Is in the Details
CHAPTER TWO
Creating Public and
Private Spaces
The Role of Rooms
Moving Around the tlouse
Adding Light
Dressing a Room for Its Use
Continuing the Stor
Foursquare and Many ears Age
Embracing a Bold Idea
From Chaotic lo Casual and
Comlortable
A Bay Area Beauty
CHAPTER THREE
Making the Transition from
Old to New
The Exterior
A Well-Crafted Dream
Breathing Room
A VictoriaII with llumility
Making Big Thinas, Look Small
A Beloved Treasure Glitters in the Sun
CHAPTER FOUR
Crafting with Materials that Express
Your House's Style
A listory of Materials
Exterior Wails
The Roof
The Interior
New Old Materials
Playing by the Rules
Ildilig Time Still
Reviving a Retreat
A Home Built From the Iand
Feature Houses Reference List
Glossary