This 1890's Queen Anne Victorian 2-unit building in San Francisco was in derelict condition after decades of rental use with floors sloping as much as 5 inches. The building was completely gutted and a new foundation added to level all the floors. The enormous attic was opened up and 2000 sq. ft. added to the upper unit. Several dormers were added to the roof to bring light into the new space. A deck was built into the roofline to give outdoor space to the attic addition. All interiors in the original levels were given traditional details while the new attic addition is modern. The project was completed in 2001.
The 1892 Alfred Tuckey House in Belvedere, California, was given a Landmark Designation prior to the start of construction and permission given to add 538 sq. ft. of floor space. The house was in precarious condition with no real foundation and considerable damage from the 1989 earthquake. The additions involved extending a side gable on the second floor, adding a small extension to the street facade, and excavating new space under the house. The building was completely gutted and new Victorian interiors were built using some design details from the original. Many new features were added. The exterior additions were built using both salvaged original design elements and completely new details that were of the same period as the original design. All windows and doors were replaced. The project was finished 1n 2007.
The 1873 Martin Luther Marsh House in Nevada City, California, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places for its exterior architectural significance. It is an outstanding example of the Italianate villa style with a cupola at the peak of the roofline. The house had been poorly maintained for many years and remodeling over the years had added many inappropriate features. Work on the house has been ongoing since 2002 and is not complete. The exterior of the original building was completely restored. Much of the paint was peeling and there was considerable dry rot. A new paint job with historical colors helped to stabilize the exterior. A rear porch that had been converted to a makeshift greenhouse was demolished and a new conservatory constructed. Another rear porch that had been converted to a kitchen was demolished and replaced with an addition on the same footprint and a new kitchen built. The original kitchen was not located in the main house. A pavillion with 540 sq. ft. of new space in an Italian Renaissance style was added to the rear of the building to mask an ungainly 1960's chimney and provide a space to enjoy southern views and entertain large groups. The quality of all interior spaces has been upgraded in appropriate Victorian style without gutting the building.
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