The Project is an addition to a home near the University of California, San Diego. Dense eucalyptus groves surround the house to the east and south. The complete project demonstrates the process of adding to an existing structure. The addition is a distinct volume that encompasses the original without obliterating it. Inside the new walls, the old house remains, windows and doors removed, but bright green siding still intact. The ground between the two is filled with gravel, allowing the original structure to take on the attributes of a precious artifact, almost as if were uncovered by cultural archeologists. The resulting layering of walls, and the juxtaposition of old and new structure, allows a gallery like examination of 50's suburban typology.




