MERIT AWARD — SMALL PROJECT The Cube Sparano + Mooney Architecture THE 1,993-SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING HOME ORIGINALLY DESIGNED IN 1968 BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT JIM CHRISTOPHER was crafted to expand and provide functional, beautiful outdoor and indoor living spaces for its residents. A new pool, pool deck, outdoor kitchen, outdoor showers and an elevated patio offering shimmering views of Salt Lake City have refined a once-uninviting backyard. The addition provides additional interior living space adjacent to both the existing residence and the new pool, as well as studios where the residents can paint and create textile art. The homeowners are very proud to live in their iconic mid-century dwelling and wanted to ensure the new addition was sensitively integrated into its context and landscape. The project is unique for integrating formal geometry into the site, transforming the existing mid-century modern house with new living spaces that flow seamlessly from the original structure. The new addition is largely concealed from the street and connects to the original structure via an existing corridor, avoiding extensive roof modifications. Architectural concrete was used as the primary material throughout to differentiate the addition from the existing wood-and-stucco house. Low maintenance was a key consideration for material selection. Interior materials include white oak flooring and stair treads, Formica cabinets, and a tempered-glass handrail system, all emphasizing a minimal aesthetic. The lower level of the addition contains no interior structural walls. This approach allows for future modifications to the floor plan and adaptability in the program if needed. Resiliency is also achieved through energy-efficient glazing, heating and cooling, a water-efficient pool and landscaping, a PV array and high-fly-ash concrete. Location Salt Lake City, Utah Owner Private Builder JM Construction Structural Engineer TBSE Landscape Design Voda Landscape + Planning Aquatics Design Water Design Photography Matt Winquist 23
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