THE LAKE HOUSE

CATEGORY: Renovation
CONSTRUCTION: Wood Frame
LOCATION: Alexandria VA
DATE: 1991
CLIENT: Mike and Belinda Lake
BUILDER: Gaver Nichols Architect
Seward Construction

EXISTING

RENOVATED

The completed renovation at 12 E. Alexandria Ave. was a nearly total makeover of a 1920’s vintage Sears cottage. To supply requirements for space and light in the cramped cottage a new wing was added including a lofty new living room, dining room and kitchen. The new L-shaped house frames a secluded courtyard, set off from the street by a tall fence. Although the interior of the house retains much of its romantic country-cottage charm, the interiors are far more urbane and dramatic.