The project consists of transforming a 1950’s existing Joseph Eichler home. Using a similar material palette, the design utilizes the primary floor plan and transforms the existing space by folding out the horizontal and vertical planes of the first story to form the second story. The new roof form creates a large central area and houses a second-floor bedroom wing. Elevating and shifting parts of the structure are used to support the second story and stairways.

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The main living space is situated on the ground floor and offers expansive living spaces that extend into the landscape. Two existing bedrooms and office areas are reconfigured to become more transparent to the gardens. The second floor accommodates an extended family with two bedrooms, bathrooms, and sleeping porches

Photovoltaic panels, solar water heating, and rain catchment systems are used to offset energy and water loads. Large overhangs provide sufficient shade during the warm months.

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Photo credit: Bruce Damonte

Photo credit: Bruce Damonte

Concrete bench detail | Photo credit: Bruce Damonte

Photo credit: Bruce Damonte

Stair/Landing detail | Photo credit: Bruce Damonte

Common space | Photo credit: Bruce Damonte

Photo credit: Bruce Damonte

Upper floor bedroom and deck area | Photo credit: Bruce Damonte

Technical sheet

• Project name : Edgewood House
• Architect : Terry & Terry Architecture
• Location : Palo Alto, California
• Plot : 7,350 square feet (683 m2)
• Project Area : 2,944 square feet (273 m2)
• Year : 2020

Design Team : Alex Terry, Ivan Terry, Mike Start,
Structural Design : Don David Double D Engineering
Construction : Maor Greenberg, Greenberg Construction