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Craftsman Tea House

Additional photos from HOUSES by Design issue 277: This single-story bungalow gained a second story addition while incorporating a new Asian aesthetic.

By Kiley Jacques

The single-story bungalow underwent a dramatic transformation intended to expand the structure to include a second floor and rear addition.

The goal of this whole-house remodel by Gardner Architects LLC was to honor the original Craftsman-style bungalow while integrating a distinctly Asian aesthetic.

Split heavy-timber porch columns call to mind the structure of a pergola. They are a fine example of the Asian-Craftsman design idea.

Shoji-like windows and screen panels evoke the spirit of a Japanese tea house.

Photos by Celia Pearson

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