This project involves the complete renovation of a midcentury home by Shed Architecture, located on a lush site in the Bridle Trails neighborhood of Kirkland, a suburb east of Seattle, Washington. Constructed in 1967, this dilapidated home was in need of a major overhaul. Some of the major concerns included an overgrown site, an outdated kitchen, […]
before & after
Before and After: Midcentury home restored to its former glory in Illinois
This midcentury home built in 1960 was completely restored by Tom Bassett-Dilley Architect, located just 25 miles west of Chicago in Wheaton, Illinois. In need of a major update from both design and performance standpoints, this project turned into a comprehensive energy retrofit, with thorough airtightness and insulation, new space conditioning and energy-recovery-ventilation, triple glazed […]
Before and After: Inviting midcentury home gets reimagined in Seattle
Shed Architecture & Design has reimagined this 1961 hillside midcentury home with sweeping views over Lake Washington, in Seattle’s Seward Park neighborhood. The dwelling was originally constructed by architect George Lucker and was updated to suit a modern lifestyle and embrace the view while retaining its original character. The original footprint of this hillside home was 1,460 […]