This house was originally designed as a small single-story Florida house on a corner lot probably in the 50’s.   It was sorely in need of updating to transform it from what was probably a seasonal retreat into a year-round home.   The new owner is an artist and a therapist; her program entailed adding an art studio and a space for therapy clients to the residence. The house was reprogrammed on the ground floor to enlarge the two bedrooms and baths and expanded with the addition of a second floor art studio placed at an angle in response to the corner site condition and to take advantage of the abundant natural light. 

The garage was transformed into a dining room to take advantage of the outdoor terrace and pool, and a carport was added.  Since the front door opened directly into the living room, the entry sequence from the carport to the front door was delineated,  by creating a stone path over a ‘moat’ to what became the ‘outdoor’ foyer. 

Public and private spaces were divided by a stone wall which begins in the front yard and continues through the house.  It defines a private outdoor space for the Master Bedroom.  The original house had exposed wood ceilings; not only were these kept, but the all of the new rooms had exposed wood cathedral ceilings.