A determined client approached with a challenging directive. She was the steward of a family beach cottage overlooking Megansett Harbor and cherished her childhood memories from time spent there. She wanted to somehow renovate the house while upholding the distinct characteristics that made the property so personally meaningful. As a result, architectural was used sleight-of-hand to achieve the homeowner’s goals.

The residence was preserved and lifted, with a foot of height added to the first floor. The pitch of the roof on the porch was also slightly modified. To the delight of the homeowner, living spaces on the main floor would now enjoy enhanced views to the beach while the lines of the house appeared unchanged.