Front Entry Re-Design

Designs by Razz - BEFORE

The following drawings were produced for Rachelle Mccrone of Designs by Razz in Mt. Pleasant.  She and her clients wanted to test the look of a new design for the front entry of an existing home.  We produced a model of the existing house and then added the front entry design and some new windows.  

We also tested the look of the house with different finishes, including painting the existing brick. 

Exterior with existing natural brick:

Exterior with existing natural brick

 Exterior with painted brick:

Exterior with painted brick

Ideas Brought to Life

Sometimes it is difficult to imagine or visualize how a room or space will look if it is renovated.  By using 3D computer software and a little imagination we can come up with a "picture" of how things will look when finished.  Having a picture helps everyone to test and "see" how finishes will come together and how a room or space will function.  Changes can be made in the model prior to construction ultimately saving time and cost.

How Would It Look if...?

It can be very difficult to picture how an addition might look on an existing house.  Design and planning models can be very effective ways to test ideas and make sound decisions.



Existing House Model

 


2 Story Option







1 Story Option



Front View with Color



No Warts! Floor Plans

The original main level floor plan:

After working together we developed a fully integrated final floor plan with a really great kitchen with high ceilings and clerestory windows!

Section view through house showing cool kitchen design:



No Warts!

This is a model of a charming Cape Cod style house that needed more space for a family that likes to entertain.  The homeowners asked for design ideas to add space that keep and enhance the charm of the house.  The owner said she had seen too many additions that were not integrated into the design of the original house and ended up looking like "warts" growing off of the side of the house! 

The back of the house was the biggest concern. The rear of the property was beautiful and woodsy, but it wasn't designed for  the family to entertain and enjoy the back yard.  The big concrete slab was boring and univiting!  The family wanted an addition that would provide additional family room space but would still look like part of the house.  They also requested suggestions for additions to the master bedroom and updates to the kitchen.

This design model shows additions developed with the home owners, including changes to the roofs to open up the house to the views of the forest and add more light and space to the house.  The new addition helps to create a more private outdoor "room" with the existing concrete slab.

The model was used to explore how exterior building materials can be used to tie the new additions and existing house.