The Overlook Road House project began with a typical post-WWII developer spec house in an established northwest Washington, DC neighborhood.
Having undergone a series of renovations and additions over time that incorporated varying styles, details and finishes, the existing house was ultimately composed of disjointed interior spaces.
Although the existing spatial arrangement was largely kept intact, the new design integrated expanses of glass, opened up the spaces and organized them more efficiently.
Larger extensions, including a new entry space, a screened porch pavilion, and a second story office, provided spaces that were requested by the owner, and afforded further opportunities to allow natural light to penetrate the previously dark interiors.
In the redesign, all openings, millwork and the majority of windows and doors extend from floor to ceiling in order to minimize the impact of the existing 8’ high ceilings. New interior finishes include beech, FSC Rosewood, aluminum, glass and limestone.
Changes to typical developer houses in desirable neighborhoods are inevitable. While this comprehensive renovation project incorporated significant additional space, the goal was to add a new layer to the existing fabric that respects both the scale and material palette found in the neighborhood.
Architect
Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Architect
5110 ½ MacArthur Blvd, NW
Washington, DC 20016
p.202.237.0925
f.202.237.0927
rmg@robertgurneyarchitect.com
Project Architect
John Riordan, LEED AP
Location
Washington, DC 20016
General Contractor
Added Dimensions, Inc.
7527 New Hampshire Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
p.301.270.0935
adi@addeddimensionsinc.com
Interior Designer
Therese Baron Gurney, ASID
Baron Gurney Interiors
5110 1/2 MacArthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 244-6883 (ph)
(202) 237-2787 (fax)
barongurney@gmail.com
Landscape Designer
Kevin Campion
Campion Hruby Landscape Architects
26 South Street,
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
(410) 280-8850 (ph)
(410) 280-8852 (fax)
info@campionhruby.com
Engineer
Anthony Beale LLC
8634 Tuttle Road
Springfield, VA 22152
(202) 669-2272 (ph)
(703) 923-0075 (fax)
Photographer
Anice Hoachlander
Hoachlander Davis
Photography
5185 MacArthur Boulevard, NW
(202) 364-9306 (ph)
(202) 364-9337 (fax)
anice@hdphoto.com
Completion Date 2013
