158 E. 2nd Ave.

With the help of Dean Berlon and Steve Hurtt, urbanorder architecture, the couple created a comfortable, modern living environment while honoring the home’s original beauty and integrity. The exterior was improved with paint and new landscape. The front door and porch, entrance tile, and expansive front window are original to the house and provide extensive southern light. All the walkway bricks were repurposed for the back driveway area. To modernize the garage, they painted and installed a man-door canopy plus new lighting.

The interior features a minimalist style to contrast the Victorian exterior. The bright light and modern space shows off their extensive art collection that features local artists and sculptures. The rear addition borrows from the Queen Anne asymmetrical massing but is pulled apart into more defined elements and given a modern interpretation through materials and larger glass openings. It maximizes the use of the backyard space available and provides the owners with a family room and first floor owner’s bedroom suite, both looking out to a pool and outdoor entertaining space.