FIGR.017 HUG HOUSE

At the front of the site, the heritage portion of the home has been meticulously restored to its former glory, preserving its architectural character while seamlessly integrating a new functional program. This part of the home accommodates three bedrooms, a bathroom, an ensuite, a laundry, a mudroom, and a powder room, ensuring a balance between tradition and contemporary living. The restoration extends beyond preservation, blending the vernacular of the existing pitched rooflines with a contemporary interpretation in the rear addition, creating a cohesive yet distinct dialogue between old and new.

A key design gesture is the interplay of solid and void, where large sliding doors dissolve boundaries, allowing the interiors to expand into the courtyard. The level change between the retreat, kitchen, and living-dining areas subtly defines each zone, creating a sense of openness while maintaining intimacy. The elevated rear deck extends the living and alfresco areas, seemingly floating above the landscape, stretching the elevation of the building while forming a sculpted edge—both a seat and a threshold that frames the courtyard as its own realm.