Northshore Home magazine highlights the best in architectural design, new construction and renovations, interiors, and landscape design.
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93 some unusual things for the time," describes Powell of what was discovered at the outset. Renovation work uncovered many unique construction systems, includ- ing four-wythe-thick masonry walls, three-foot-thick stone foundations, and decorated exposed floor joists. A unique passive ventilation system imparted an unusual amount of ductwork in the basement. Respecting and honoring the structure's Jacobean pedigree was a priority for the architects from start to finish, and existing details were reused or replicated whenever possible. "Working on a historic home like this comes with its fair share of challenges but is always a lot of fun," reveals Gleysteen. "It's like a detective ad- venture series with clues hidden along the way." The first phase involved renovating portions of the home's second and third floors. The couple gained a renovated bath and dressing room for their master suite and a bay window (in place of an infrequently used bal- cony) for their bedroom. Upstairs, the unfinished attic was converted into an office: "We turned it into an aerie of sorts, with lake views framed by the original diamond leaded glass windows," notes Gleysteen. P H O T O G R A P H S B Y S A R A H W I N C H E S T E R