This residential addition rethinks the home’s relationship to sunlight. The existing semi-enclosed porch blocked much of the south-facing exposure, leaving the interior spaces dim. The design removes the porch within the original footprint and expands the house to introduce a formal dining room and a master en-suite bathroom.

Passive solar strategies guide the design. By restoring southern exposure, incorporating thermal mass, and using natural ventilation through the chimney effect, the project brings abundant daylight into the home while maintaining thermal comfort—warm in winter and cool in summer.