Hayes Residence

• Adaptive Reuse
• Construction Waste Management
• Geothermal
• Interior Renovation
• Local Materials
• Low Emitting Materials
• Photovoltaics/Solar
• Private Developer
• Rapidly Renewable Materials
• Recycled Materials
• Recycling
• Residential
• Suburban

Extensive renovations were made to the architecturally significant mid-century Hayes Residence in order to open up the floor plan, make better use of underutilized areas, update the finishes, and dramatically reduce energy consumption. The most significant changes were made to the kitchen/dining area, mudroom addition, master bedroom suite, and mechanical systems.

The first major change was to rethink the mundane mudroom addition which detracted from the original home design and was so poorly conditioned that it was virtually unusable. Using the same footprint, the team created a highly-insulated space that includes a welcoming entrance with built-in storage, followed by an eat-in dining area that opens to the gardens outside as well as the kitchen area. To address the issues of circulation and flow, the design team created a new axis from the main house to the addition that terminates at a wood burning stove located between the kitchen and dining areas.

While generously sized, the kitchen did not provide logical flow for a busy cook and felt dark and heavy. The renovated kitchen features a “kitchen within a kitchen” design that contains cooking to a core that overlooks bar seating, an open stairwell to the multi-media playroom below, and expansive views outside. To better connect the kitchen and the playroom and bathe both spaces in daylight, a custom steel and reclaimed wood stair floats in front of a wall of glass.

Renovation work in the master suite focused on improving daylight, closet space, and architectural interest. The main feature is a custom curved, translucent resin panel which acts as a visual screen between the master bedroom and bathroom without disrupting the transmittance of light. Custom fabricated millwork, concrete counter tops and curved shower enclosure give the space a beautiful and restful aesthetic.

Green highlight for the project include:
• Heating and cooling via a geo-thermal system
• Radiant floor heating in the multi-media room
• Solar thermal array to heat domestic hot water as well as the radiant floors
• Super-insulated walls and roof comprised of spray foam insulation
• Re-used brick from the exterior was integrated into the new design
• Emphasis on day lit spaces and indoor air quality to improve living conditions