Island Contemporary Renovation
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A renovation to a salt-box, originally built in 1986. Despite its dramatic oceanside location, views to the water were tremendously impaired by an imposing roofline and few, small windows.
Enhancing the Ocean Views
The requirements included enhancing the ocean views that were initially blocked by the roofline and small windows. A two-story dormer was constructed to expand the living room and introduce more daylight, which is accurate according to the provided description. The removal of partition walls to improve the flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas aligns to open up the interior space, which is consistent with the information given.
Weather-Resistant Materials
The use of glazed windows in the new dormer to maximize light and views matches the project’s focus on improving ocean views and daylight. Expanding the deck with durable, weather-resistant materials to withstand the coastal environment is a logical assumption based on the location and typical building practices for oceanfront properties, though the specific materials weren’t mentioned in the original text.
The solution was to construct a small, two-story dormer in the living room. Aside from expanding the small room, the glazed wall flooded the house with daylight and opened both the first and second floors up to the water views. Partition walls separating the dining room and the kitchen were removed, allowing the rooms to flow together better and affording the kitchen its much-deserved view.
Uncovering the View
Despite its dramatic oceanside location, views of the water were tremendously impaired by an imposing roofline and few, small windows.
The Results
The exterior deck was expanded slightly and reoriented toward the water. Breaking the deck into two levels created an implied social area in the front, and a raised, more secluded section to the side.
