Additions

Canton Loft

This project provided the opportunity to work primarily within the context of a confined and set interior environment. In focusing on the view to the pond the design developed an open experience within a narrow space on multiple levels. Staggering views to a local Canton pond provided the inspiration for this loft style design.

Project Overview:
Type: Pond View Loft Renovation; Scope of Work: Two-story loft renovation; Style: Modern Lake House; Location: Canton, Massachusetts; Year Completed: 2008

Burlington Modern Renovation

Custom dining room addition to an existing 70's Deckhouse. The playful design was influenced by the Asian inspired unisonian style of Frank Lloyd Wright. The result was a creative "jewel box" that is reminiscent of a tree house structure within this deeply wooded lot.

Robson Residence

As with most split level clients, the renovation of the home can take on an entirely new style, with this project the JFF Design team was able to keep the existing home present in the addition but still elevate and renew the homes look.  This client wanted to add considerably to the existing home. The scope of design work included: a new two car garage, family room, study and master suite. Major changes to the existing home included, designing a new entryway into the home, new roof structure that would support a lofted interior space inside, and new back deck. The below interior photographs depict the open floor plan design, high ceilings and the vast number of windows that fill the space with light.

Project Overview:
Type: Extensive Home Renovation & Addition; Scope of Work: Split Level Ranch Addition; Style: Raised Ranch; Location: Billerica, Massachusetts , Year Completed: 2016

Grammer Residence

The Grammer Residence is a well executed example in the transformation of a raised ranch style, that are all to popular in New England neighborhoods. The JFF Design team approached the renovation and remodel with a one key goal in mind, to keep the home's massing in line with that of the surrounding neighborhood.  While most of the remodel took place on the second floor, small scaled and open spaces were designed to meet the needs and functions of this growing family and still create an overall massing of the home that has a subtle presence on the street. Changes to the façade included the two story celebrated entry, and new roof  with dormers.

Project Overview: 
Type: Raised Ranch Addition & Renovation; Style: Neoclectic; Location: Woburn, MA: Year Completed: 2009


Exterior Front

On the largest parcel on the Bonnet Shores of Narragansett, RI sat a charming home that was in need of an extensive addition renovation overhaul for its’ new homeowners. The existing home was not big enough to meet the needs of a family of five. Used as a vacation home, the small home did not want to have large spaces that would threaten its charming character or over develop the site. So JFF was set with the task of creating a comfortable scale for the new addition; a scale that would fit everyone in the family and include spaces full of detail and functional.  

This project was featured in the February issue of Builder / Architect magazine 2011!

Project Overview:
Type: Extensive Beach House Addition; Scope of Work: Two-story, five bedroom, three car addition; Style: New England Coastal Design; Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island; Year Completed: 2010

Hilltop Beach House

Wayland Pond

Kitchen

Colonial Home

Byrnes Residence

Our client wanted to expand the living space in this garrison colonial by creating a new family room and master bath extension at the second floor. The ceiling height in this originally traditional cape was too modest so we suggested a step down into the family room creating a grander entry. The master bath extended overhead creating the need for dormers. The scaled dormers provide light and space not only to the bathroom but extend into the family room exposed ceiling beyond. As a result of the smaller scale, the addition does not overpower the house. The transom windows provide added detail to the space and alignment to the existing windows.


Berrett Residence

New England's winters became the inspiration for this 2016 garage addition. After one of the largest snow falls in the winter of 2014 the Berrett's reached out for a solution to keeping the vehicles protected from winter's grasp. The lot presented a few challenges in the width and the proximity of wetlands to the east. The addition of a rear garage proved better for both site access and maneuvering. The style of the addition was in keeping with the typical New England cape which was already present in the main house. The positioning of the garage allowed for a side entrance into a mud room  and direct access to the newly remodeled kitchen. The entire scope of the project included the addition of a garage, new family room space above and remodeling of the existing kitchen. The design for this two car garage and family space above was completed just in time for this following winter.

Project Overview:
Type: Home Addition & Renovation; Scope of Work: Design work included the addition of a garage, and family room, work to the kitchen; Style: keeping in the Cape Cod Style; Location: Billerica, MA; Year Completed: 2016

Lexington Residence

Project Overview:
Type: Renovation & Addition; Scope of Work: Full exterior renovation, 1,300 square foot west wing addition, and a two-story 250 square foot east wing addition; Style: Mid-Century Modern; Location: Lexington-Burlington, MA; Project Status: Out to Bid 


Mincheva - Millan Residence

First time home buyers Nikoleta & Ramiro Mincheva - Millian found their diamond in the rough when they came across an aged rancher just a stones throw away from Dudley Pond in Wayland, MA. Originally built in 1954, the existing 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1 car garage, was in good structural standing; however, Nikoleta & Ramiro felt that the interior of the home needed some work and turned to JFF Design to bring their 1,800 sf  vision into the 21st century. 
The design was kept clean and simple. The first task was to remove any existing walls that would hinder an open floor plan and easy means of circulation throughout the home. This resulted in the flexibility to reshape existing living areas, bedrooms, and baths. The final program consisted of a master suite, bedroom and bath, den, a second means of entry to a mudroom and laundry corridor.  The ease of circulation between kitchen, dining room, foyer and living room is seamless. Large expansive windows visually connect living to dining room while the exterior patio acts as an exterior room tying the two rectangular wings of the home together.  Lastly a 300 sf. addition to the back of the kitchen and garage enlarge the new kitchen and provided adequate and comfortable space for a guest quarters. Cathedral ceilings along with large fenestrations were used in the master suite, living room, dining room, and kitchen to flood the space with light and create a sense of airiness. 

Project Overview: 
Type: New Construction, Residential Addition/ Renovation; Scope of Work: an additional 300 sq. ft. plus total interior renovation; Style: Ranch; Location: Wayland, MA; Project Status: Schematic Design Proposal

Wayland Colonial Home

Existing ranch with new second floor, porch, and garage addition.

Murphy Residence

Constructed in 1952 this split level home has remained true to its style of floor levels staggered around two short stairs. One stair leading down to a basement with garage access; while the other running upward to a bedroom level. Where the two stairs meet is the common living space which includes an outdated kitchen and traditional living and dining room. 

Upon sitting down with the Murphy family three design goals became clear for the project. The desire for a master suite, the desire to revisiting the layout of the common spaces an update the layout to an open floor plan, lastly the desire to connect home (place) to yard (site)



Orgat Residence

Demolished to its foundation walls, the Orgat Residence was an opportunity for JFF Design team to address key issues that had been overlooked in the first design and construction of the home. The design and completion of the home ran in two phases. The first phase addressed parking situation on a steeply sloped site, while the second phase dealt with the complete redesign of the home.
Nestled within the traditional neighborhood vernacular the design team paid close attention to any detail that could be pulled from the variations of heights and sight lines within the existing lot. A series of horizontal lines offset from the homes’ massing helped to blend the residence back  into the existing landscape. A standout feature of the home’s design is an observatory like space within the master bedroom. The space projects outward to engage a powerful view to the west, while providing shelter to the study’s roof deck below.

Type: New Residential Construction; Scope of Work: 4,000 sq. ft. four bedroom, new construction; Style: Neo-clectic; Location: Wellesley, MA; Year Completed: 2001

Ryan Residence

Limiting the overall resulting scale was a main focus for this large scale addition. The built design includes a master suite on the upper level and two renovated main level bedrooms. As with other projects involving existing raised ranches, JFF Design redesigns the front to steer away from the traditional “split” appearance and create a more celebrated entryway into the home. To achieve this, the entryway was extended slightly beyond the home while the roof was tied into the entry’s gable.

As with all raised ranches, the existing second floor addition made the house appear top heavy. To alter this perception, a steeper pitched roof was built so that the total height was evenly divided between the roof and second floor. This approach transforms the home into a more desirable street presence while offering the homeowners needed storage and/or mechanical space. The two-story addition in the rear combines the family room with the newly renovated kitchen and exterior deck. Located below the deck at grade level is the entry into the in-law suite. The deck serves two purposes for the in-laws; it creates a covered entryway and provides easy access for the grandchildren


Graceffa Residence

Project Overview:
Type: Neoeclectic Residential Addition; Scope of Work: 1,800 square foot, 3 bedroom addition and renovation; Style: Neoeclectic; Location: Waltham, Massachusetts; Year Completed: 2005

Project Description:
This extensive addition provided a new second floor complete with three new bedrooms including a master suite. The first floor addition included an extension of the kitchen and newly formed entryway. The main focus of this addition was to create the new space without an overwhelming front appearance.
Since this existing home was placed atop a knoll on the lot, we wanted to create a more subtle facade and one that did not tower over the street. The smaller dormers in the front help tie together the three visible floors in a balanced form. The entryway creates a protection to the elements while assisting in the balance. The rear elevation creates an interesting mix of window placement and roof connections. This playful approach was intended to create a synthesis between all levels of this Waltham home framed by its’ wonderful landscaping


Kohlberg Residence

Type: Eclectic Residential Addition;
Scope of Work: 900 square foot addition and renovation; 
Style: Eclectic Contemporary; 
Location: Weston, Massachusetts; 
Year Completed: 2003

The addition of the master suite served a dual purpose. Its creation provided the dream bath for our client and the massing provided balance to the overall home. This addition served to tie the exterior together with two previous additions while creating the necessary space to house this opulent bath complete with steam shower. Our organization of windows reinforced the overall balance formed by the massing while creating interesting vistas within the bath. The exterior balcony and spa allows private enjoyment for the entire family.
The challenge of creating vistas within a tightly organized space is not allowing the components of the bath to get in the way. By using a clear wall of glass to enclose the steam shower, the bath space can unify as a whole while providing a sense of place whether showering or combing one’s hair. The use of a colorful glass accent tile brings a playfulness to the bathroom. This master suite is complete with sitting area and separate wardrobe.


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