Reimagining the Craftsman bungalow in a gentrifying Austin neighborhood

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AIA partner Andersen explores how they pulled it off."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Elizabeth Baird Brown, AIA, was in the middle of several projects remodeling Craftsman bungalows when a client came to her requesting a new-construction home in the same style. The client had a property on Austin\u2019s vibrant east side and wanted a home that would fit in with the scale and style of the surrounding neighborhood. Baird, principal and founder of "],[0,[0],1,"Elizabeth Baird Architecture \u0026 Design"],[0,[],0,", eagerly took up the project. Not only was she well acquainted with this charming home style, but she also had ideas about how to improve upon its less-desirable characteristics. Here\u0027s the project that resulted."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[1],1,"Designing the modern bungalow"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"One of the Craftsman style\u0027s biggest problems is a lack of light in the center. So Baird created a floor plan that brought in light from three directions. \u201cThe idea was to take the typical bungalow form and pull it apart a bit to allow for more open, flowing, and light-filled spaces on the interior,\u201d she said. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The street-facing side presents more traditionally with "],[0,[2],1,"Andersen 100 Series single-hung windows"],[0,[],0,", a deep porch, and teardrop wooden siding. Upon entering, though, its more modern side becomes apparent. Baird created a mostly open-concept, single-story design with a vaulted ceiling that gives the 1,680-square-foot home a spacious feel. A full wall of "],[0,[2],1,"Andersen 100 Series windows"],[0,[],0," faces the backyard, bringing in a flood of light from the north. A perpendicular hallway running through the center of the house notches into the floor plan and lets in light from the east and west through 8-foot-tall Andersen picture windows anchoring either end. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cMy goal is not to turn on a light inside during the day,\u201d Baird said."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The single-story plan and big windows make it feel like the \u201cinterior spaces spill out into the exterior,\u201d a key connection in a climate that accommodates outdoor living nine months of the year. \u201cSpending time outdoors is a part of the culture here,\u201d Baird said. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Still, protection from the sun is key. Deep overhangs protect the front and back porches, and a part of the floor plan is given over to a recessed porch on the west side. Covered by the roof, it shields the outdoor dining room from the sun and the interior from too much solar gain during the summer months."]]],[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"h3",[[0,[1],1,"Smart strategies keep budget in check"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As in most cases, the budget for this project wasn\u2019t unlimited. The homeowner is a contractor who was squeezing in his own home build on the side. They devoted their budget to impactful features, like the vaulted ceiling, open floor plan, and the 30 windows, while saving money by using simple interior materials and nice detailing, like custom fronts on Ikea cabinetry. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cPaint adds a lot of personality, too,\u201d Baird said. She leaned into a teal color scheme throughout the home, coating the front door and adding a fun twist to the traditional pine floors. She gave the bathroom a high-design look using inexpensive tile to create an original design \u2014 and once again, bring in the trademark teal. "]]],[1,"p",[]],[10,1],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Another strategic choice that\u2019s helping to offset the cost of the build in the long term is the accessory dwelling unit above the garage off the back alley. Austin\u2019s regulations limit two-story ADUs to 550 square feet, so Baird integrated some clever techniques to maximize the space. For example, placing the staircase used to access the second-floor apartment under the roof but outside of the conditioned space meant it wasn\u2019t counted as part of the overall square footage. An open floor plan and a large balcony further its airy feel."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"To shield views of the main house without sacrificing light, Baird placed the apartment windows higher on the wall. She faced the balcony toward a tree on the side of the property, rather than toward the backyard. Initially the homeowners were so smitten with both spaces, they weren\u2019t sure which one they\u2019d live in themselves but now find themselves comfortably settled in the main house."]]],[1,"p",[]],[10,2],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Since its completion, the house has been featured in several home tours. Baird said the feedback she\u2019s most consistently received was \u201cI thought this was a remodel.\u201d She takes this as a compliment. The new home fits into its neighborhood while also setting a fresh new standard for the Craftsman bungalow. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[3],0,"Love this home? Find more inspiration like this on "],[0,[4],1,"Andersen\u2019s Pro Views Blog"],[0,[],0,", or access resources that\u2019ll streamline your next project in our "],[0,[5],1,"architectural tool library"],[0,[],1,"."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[6],1,"AIA does not sponsor or endorse any enterprise, whether \npublic or private, operated for profit. Further, no AIA officer, \ndirector, committee member, or employee, or any of its component \norganizations in his or her official capacity, is permitted to approve, \nsponsor, endorse, or do anything that may be deemed or construed to be \nan approval, sponsorship, or endorsement of any material of construction\n or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in\n any material or product."]]]]}