This family legacy home in Northstar-at-Tahoe had become in desperate need of numerous improvements and additions to ensure its lasting charm and, more importantly, its utility for the growing family.

Working with one of Tahoe-Truckee's top builders, the clients wanted to expand their current floor plan with a new dining room addition, a main bedroom en-suite addition, along with a new two-car garage with interior access to a mudroom and formal entry, two more bedrooms, and a bunkroom guest suite under the garage, as well as a centralized outdoor entertaining area.

This design project posed many challenges, as the original house was situated on the parcel in a way that was not at all conducive to future expansion. Through many iterations, challenged by coverage constraints, DRC guidelines, the client's budget, and the desire to leave as much of the existing residence's legacy intact, all the boxes were finally checked, and the Northstar Property Owners Association Design Review Committee granted full approval.