The solution to this project emerged through a series of layered design moves. The new structure replaces the original garage with a two-level form: a robust concrete base anchors the site, doubling as a retaining wall and garage, while a light-filled upper level opens to the yard, blurring the boundary between inside and out. A sunken tunnel discreetly links the new dwelling to the main house, integrating circulation across the sloped site and turning what was once a challenge into a defining feature.

Architecturally, Park PAD strikes a dialogue between contrast and continuity. The existing craftsman’s deep green siding and intricate windows are complemented, not imitated, by the new structure’s dark vertical cladding, board-formed concrete, and muted pink steel elements. Together, they form a conversation between old and new: the warmth of tradition meeting the clarity of modern form.

Inside, the space is playful yet refined. A continuous concrete floor, rich wood shelving, and moments of bold color, like the mauve bathroom millwork and pink-painted door reveals, create a tactile environment that balances practicality with delight. Expansive glazing floods the interior with light, connecting the dining and lounge areas to the surrounding greenery.

Collaborating with landscape architect Wittman Estes, we shaped a terraced garden and a series of outdoor rooms, including raised planters, patios, and play areas, that step down naturally with the site. The result is a cohesive landscape of movement and connection, where each level serves a different rhythm of family life.

More than an addition, Park PAD is a reinterpretation of home: a space that adapts, connects, and evolves with the family it serves.