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mchenryarchitecture

Reinventing the Ranch

McHenry Architecture
il y a 10 ans
The existing house was a dated 1962 Split Level Ranch that has undergone a complete transformation to a modern livable residence for a growing family with high ceilings and an expanded upper level addition to the South. The new roof design is a switchback roof that expresses the overlapping levels while creating clerestory windows for increased daylighting and ventilation. The elevated addition can serve both as a carport and as a covered patio space that connects to the yard.

The design intent of this project was to create a dramatic and contemporary aesthetic on a modest budget that utilizes the function of the original spilt level home. The compact open concept living, dining, and kitchen area are enlightened with the expanded roof height and clerestory daylighting that maintain privacy while new openings selectively connect to the landscape at grade.
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  • Marie-Josée
    il y a 10 ans
    Wow at how some people are nasty & have no taste seeing all the negative comments. I bet these people live in ugly mcmansions with brown cabinets, brown floors, beige walls, beige granite counter tops & beige backsplash... This is a design web site, not aunty's or grandma's cottage web site...

    Commentaires (68)

    • victorymomma
      il y a 10 ans
      Ranch style does come in two story as well, big improvement.
    • Rosalie Cole
      il y a 10 ans
      I also believe this is a tri-level
    • Robert L
      il y a 10 ans
      Split, bi, multi, one story are all variations of the Ranch Style home. I have a quad-level ranch as defined by the original architect on the blue prints from the 1960's. Love the exterior remodel. Cant tell too much about the interior - need more pictures. Dont like the ultra white modern kitchen - some color and true modern styling would have looked better than what now looks to be a converted loft in an old sugar factory. The attached picture is the modern warmth I am thinking of.
    • Marrie Grady
      il y a 10 ans
      I don't care what you want to call it, in my humble opinion it is ugly. Taking the garage out devalues the property. Over improving devalues as well.
    • Debi Murphy_Ernser
      il y a 10 ans
      Not a modern girl, but this is really well done, and it has it's appeal to the right owner. I think you did an amazing job. Well done.
    • Deb Cappello
      il y a 10 ans
      Is that a flat roof now?
    • kimcooper
      il y a 10 ans
      We need more interior pictures! How can we tell anything from just one picture?!?!
    • Cheryl Lunetta
      il y a 10 ans
      Too modern for my taste but it is gorgeous & a great look (much better than the old). Like the interior vs the exterior........again.......too modern for me.... I like stone work. I do like modern just not so much with an industrial look.
    • Melissa
      il y a 10 ans
      In after, I don't get the space above the refrigerator. Looks like you can walk off the edge. Is that a hallway, or just empty space. Hard to tell from the picture. It looks unfinished.
    • PRO
      Alternascapes
      il y a 10 ans
      Wow, great exterior transformation. But you kept the lame landscaping?!? What a shame.
    • PRO
      Rex Evans Construction
      il y a 10 ans
      I thought flat roof was trouble?
    • Ola T
      il y a 10 ans
      I LOVE the exterior work!!!
    • Debbie George
      il y a 10 ans
      This one impresses me.
    • Steve Manning
      il y a 10 ans
      Mind blowing- great work guys!
    • Clare Horvath
      il y a 10 ans
      This was done on a "modest budget"?????
    • Holly Polich
      il y a 10 ans
      color is everything.
    • Shirlyn Makar
      il y a 10 ans
      Dernière modification :il y a 10 ans
      That flat roof is a no-go ....
    • beachlady211
      il y a 10 ans
      I love the redo..it has a slight Frank Lloyd Wright look to it. But...I would prefer the outside to be all one color/siding type. The middle wood would be perfect for the whole house. Don't chop it up the way it is now.
    • PRO
      Charmean Neithart Interiors
      il y a 10 ans
      Quite a transformation. Interesting to see things a whole new way.
    • curraghgirl
      il y a 10 ans
      WOW! Fantastic!!!
    • PRO
      Bay Area Design of the Berkshires
      il y a 10 ans
      Very Different, I think the before picture looks like a Home, The after looks like Architecture!
      McHenry Architecture a remercié Bay Area Design of the Berkshires
    • Emily Louise
      il y a 10 ans
      This is not what I was expecting when I read "modest budget"... Would love to see a reno of a split-level ranch on an actually, realistically "modest budget".
    • babzie933
      il y a 10 ans
      I think the new exterior is stunning!
    • David Quintana
      il y a 10 ans
      Can somebody explain to me what is a contemporary style. This house looks like a fight between a modernist and a post modernist. One wants simple lines and good design but the other one adds accents and meaningful materials. I'm not criticizing this project. I really want to know what is the design guidelines the architect use to come up with this design. I see a lot of homes being build with this same principles and I don't understand them.
    • PRO
      Glamour Coach DECOR
      il y a 10 ans
      Beautiful transformation!
    • saltcitybabe
      il y a 10 ans
      In Utah, ranches are often called ramblers and the featured house would be called a multi-level by many. No one here argues about it. I think a single-car drive-under garage is better used as living space.....My humble opinion.
    • Cindy Scott
      il y a 10 ans
      sorry... not a fan
    • INGRID HARRINGTON
      il y a 10 ans
      I'm a California native so these split levels confuse me. Don't like it at all. It's a tear-down in my opinion. Plus the landscaping is hideous. Not inviting at all.
    • Amy Thompson
      il y a 10 ans
      Would have added a garage, but it looks great!
    • saltcitybabe
      il y a 10 ans
      Dernière modification :il y a 10 ans
      Marie-Josee. Sitting behind a keyboard for too many hours seems to give one a sense of entitlement to be mean. Before Facebook, I had no idea how many petty mean spirited people have become design critic's. I would just love to have them post their dark, old-fashioned pink swag drapes and dusty rose carpet. I love to see fun funky ideas that people go with.
      McHenry Architecture a remercié saltcitybabe
    • Shea Joy
      il y a 10 ans
      Of course it's not to everyone's taste. I prefer comments that advance the discussion and stick to the topic. A ranch is, by definition in real estate listings and common usage, a single story house. It can have a basement below ground, but only one level above. Because the split level arose at much the same time in architectural history, it is sometimes called a split-level ranch. Not entirely accurately, however, as it necessarily has more than one level above ground. The split level is attributed to Frank Lloyd Wright, by inspiration. (I shudder to think what Wright made of that.) I have seen other photos of split levels that were reinvented, as they are not at all popular today. Going in the modern or contemporary direction, as in this case, seems the best option. The roof line, the windows, the carport--all are entirely appropriate to the style. Well done! Congrats to the homeowners! I would be happy to have this house neighboring mine. The garage door is no longer dominating the front view--now please hide those concrete steps!
      McHenry Architecture a remercié Shea Joy
    • artisticgurl44
      il y a 10 ans
      i so want a ranch house but everything on one level no stairs my house now has stairs but i've been here almost 20yrs. in the beginning i didn't have arthritis in both knees it's a chore going up and down the stairs........
    • Robin Seefahrt
      il y a 10 ans
      I like ranches but not crazy about raised ranches or split levels.
    • saltcitybabe
      il y a 10 ans
      Marie-Josee...YOU ROCK.
      I so love the Hickory floor in the subject house.
    • Marie-Josée
      il y a 10 ans
      Well thank you saltcitybabe :) I just hate when people are rude for nothing !
    • plaidpony
      il y a 10 ans
      LOVE!!
    • PRO
      McHenry Architecture
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 10 ans
      Often times architecture is called to be provocative with varying degrees of appreciation. Our Ash Street Split project has been a contentious debate among neighbors and other social media sites with strong feelings in one direction or the other. We enjoy the thoughtful feedback... here are a few additional images of the interior and an alternate exterior shot that further describe the renovation. The initial design included a more daring color scheme that reflected the warmth of the entry door. The landscape and exterior entry stairs (among others) suffered from value engineering and are planned to be completed in the future. We will keep you posted as the project progresses with any further developments!
    • modfan
      il y a 10 ans
      haha, isn't it great how polarizing modern design is? Marie-Josée, I wish I could "like" your McMansion comment more than just once. I guess we who don't see the world through beige-tinged glasses are a minority on this site =)
    • Marie-Josée
      il y a 10 ans
      Yes modfan ! We seem to be rare lol !
    • PRO
      becca rea
      il y a 10 ans
      I've never liked these kinds of houses
    • PRO
      Meg Blu Home
      il y a 10 ans
      Love love love!!! I can't believe anyone would think the old house was better! While the new house still needs personal touches that come when homeowners move in or the house is staged its a remarkable transformation! Living in Los Angeles the carport would not bother me but I do understand that it can hurt the value to he w/o a dedicated garage and of course when it snows the homeowners may kick themselves for eliminating altogether. Overall though very well done work! Btw, what is a modest budget in New Hampshire? I know this varies by region...
    • pdk920
      il y a 8 ans

      I think this is very well done. Not my style but a good job. Again, I wish we would all offer opinions with thoughtfulness and respect; no need to accuse others of bad taste, or to make ageist comments.

    • Melanie Poland
      il y a 8 ans

      I would prefer that the exterior be more cohesive. That being said, it's a big improvement over the original.

    • PRO
      Mega Builders
      il y a 7 ans

      Beautiful work! Well done!

    • Barbara Simpson
      il y a 7 ans
      I love the interior!
    • Barbara Simpson
      il y a 7 ans
      If I don't like someone's transformation ( which happens from time to time) I scroll past it. Sometimes it feels like people here are cyber bullies with the extremely rude comments. How about "Not my taste, but nice work"?
    • PRO
      Stecki Construction
      il y a 7 ans

      Nice comment Barbara and salacitybabe! I agree with you! I feel that constructive criticism is good, however, rude and negative comments should be kept to yourself.

    • PRO
      Stecki Construction
      il y a 7 ans

      On a positive note! I like the new updated style! The kitchen with the wood floor is gorgeous! Love the contrasts of the exterior! Awesome work!

    • User
      il y a 7 ans

      love the floor but to much white. Hate the exterior. Now its just a box.

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