INSPIRED:
Before & After
The Backstory: This Shingle style carriage house was ramshackle. Horses took their toll early on and, more recently, misconceived accommodations for an RV left the building disfigured. Fortunately, the homeowners saw a quirky old building worthy of salvation. Vehicle storage was paramount for the family, so storage for four cars led our design. They also wanted a gym, gameroom and a private retreat for guests.
The Strategy: The original carriage house was our inspiration. We shunned symmetry, curved the rooflines to express the skin-like character of wood-shingled walls, and organized the windows for lively facades. To avoid an overbearing wall of garage doors we designed an ell for the two new bays. Its low roofline diminishes its scale and provides cover for arriving guests.
BEFORE
F R A N K
SHIRLEY
A R C H I T E C T S
F r an k S h ir le y
Frank Shirley Architects 40 Pearl Street Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 547-3355 frankshirleyarchitects.com
The Elements: We blended present and past throughout, rewiring old lights and reusing the barn door hardware. We salvaged wood from the original horse stalls for wainscoting. New items, such as belt-driven fans and bronze exterior strap hinges, were selected for timeless appeal and durability. This carriage house will stand proud another century, probably longer.
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