VICTORIAN MODERN ADDITION
In a leafy Boston suburb known for its well-preserved houses, this modest Victorian has been reimagined for modern living. What once felt closed and compartmentalized is now open, light-filled, and connected—an interplay of old and new, crafted for a young couple who saw promise in its charm and scale but needed it to live on modern terms. At the heart of the renovation is a modern addition that opens to the rear garden, wrapped in horizontal slats that filter light and create privacy.
Inside, a narrow glass bridge boldly links this new pavilion to the original house, the 3-foot gap inviting daylight deep into the lower level. Beneath, a formerly dark basement now holds a family room with 9’-foot ceilings and a home office bathed in natural light. On the main level, the pavilion’s living room extends daily life into the landscape while connecting generously to a new kitchen and dining area. Upstairs, reconfigured rooms form a tranquil primary suite, guest quarters, and a small laundry—spaces tailored for contemporary living within the home’s historic envelope. The result is a dialogue between eras: a Victorian reborn through clarity, light, and the quiet precision of modern design.
Location | Newton, MA
Completion | 2022
Architecture and Interior Design | Walker Architects
General Contractor | Cambridgeport Construction
Digital Imaging | Walker Architects
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