Westport Private Home

 A bland 1950’s endlessly telescoping “Cape Cod” meets “Federal” house was in need of a general renovation and a strong dose of character, according to the owners. CCA was mindful of the somewhat traditional context (both in terms of the neighborhood and the owners’ taste) and set about opening up the house from the inside out and giving the street aspect more style and scale. To introduce more natural light and views, and break up the interior space, several varied dormers were introduced along the front. The main large-scale dormer newly punctuates the entry as a broad gable with stoop overhang. This same gable conceals a new double-height entry hall. To transform the rear of the house, much of the rear wall was removed and a full-width glass conservatory was added. The existing spaces of the house flow seamlessly out to this sun-drenched space and into the garden beyond. This renovation also included a master bedroom suite, several bathrooms, and a redesigned kitchen and mud room.

Architectural drawing of a house's front elevation with detailed construction notes and dimensions.
Interior view of the upper entry hall featuring the front-facing window letting in natural light.

Upper Central Hall

Modern kitchen with white cabinets and a beige countertop, featuring pendant lights over the island, and a wall-mounted TV.

Kitchen toward Garden

Bright primary bathroom with a clawfoot bathtub near a large window, light blue walls, and a glass shower enclosure

Primary Suite Bath

Bright family room in rear addition with breakfast are in the background.

Garden Room toward Dining

Family room with wall of French doors and transoms overlooking the rear yard.

Garden Room

"Before" and "After" views of front facade showing multiple shed and gable dormers added.

Approach View (“before” and “after”)

Six architectural 'Massing Studies' sketches of the house, showcasing different design perspectives.
Sketch studies of the rear addition.

Rear Extension Massing

Interior view of the vertically expanded entry hall with natural light from the new front dormer window flooding the space.

Central Hall

a view in the bright kitchen towards the stainless-steel range, and a window overlooking the rear yard.

Kitchen toward Cooktop

Primary bedroom in newly vaulted ceiling and overlooking the rear yard with large window.

Primary Suite

Breakfast end of rear addition overlooking the rear yard.

Dining Area toward Garden

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