Front View of House

Balcony Before

Enclosing Balcony Construction

Enclosed Balcony After


Bathroom Addition and New Deck

Relocated Doors to Deck

Library Alcove and Bench

Library Alcove Design Sketch

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Burbank Street Residence
Alameda, Ca.


Elevation Sketch


Floor Plan (Area of Construction is Shaded)
This craftsman style bungalow, on a palm lined street in Alameda, had very lovely original details, finishes and fixtures but lacked connection to the outdoor rear yard space. The rooms were generous but there was no main bedroom. The kitchen space was several small, divided areas. A balcony adjacent to the dining room was only a driveway width away from the neighbor's house and never used.
The program called for construction of a small addition in the rear yard for a new bathroom and walk-in closet creating a main bedroom suite.
The kitchen area was demolished and opened into one larger space. A new kitchen was installed and a pair of original craftsman doors from the balcony, were reinstalled in the breakfast area offering access to a new rear yard deck.
The balcony was enclosed and book shelves installed to create a library backdrop to the dining room. Clerestory and corner windows allow natural light into the house and a corner alcove with built-in bench is a cozy corner for reading.