This new residence was built on the site where a much lived in and modified house had existed for over a century. The site and the original house were a familiar landmark for the local residence. To honor the memory of the house our design approach was to create a house in the local vernacular, being true to the cultural and historic architectural traditions of the area. We wanted to fit seamlessly on the existing footprint, nestled among the mature, deciduous trees on the property with a series of additions that met the lifestyle needs of our clients'. There was an architectural hierarchy created starting at the more formal front of the house using larger masses and more architectural detail. As one moves through the house there is a noticeable reduction in the scale and related, but less detailed architecture. This is an appropriate hierarchy that would be evident in a pristine house of this era. The interior spaces are traditional though they have an open, airy, transparent feeling without forfeiting classical proportion and scale. The incorporation of antique and salvaged materials within the new structure helps complete the illusion of an old house. All materials are carefully refinished and installed using time worn techniques and old world craftsmanship.