Ma (間) is the Japanese concept that could be translated to “gate” or “pause”: the idea represents the intentional space left between things or moments allowing for balance through emptiness. Providing more space within the existing structures brought new functions to the layout.
The renovation consisted of three major architectural moves:
I. Excavation of the lower level to allow sunlight to enter the office and allow views from the office towards the lake.
II. Addition of a mudroom “link” that filled in an original dog-trot breezeway between main house and garage and denotes entry.
III. Deletion of a main level laundry room was removed to enlarge and connect the kitchen, dining, and living spaces.
The palette included white oak, with dark wood furnishing accents including an 18th century tansu sourced by our client and Nakashima dining chairs.
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