marcus dipietro, Architect

Staying in the Neighborhood
Completed 2001. West Meade. 
Entire Remodel and Addition


The location of this little home is its greatest 
asset. Nested in a historic neighborhood, the 
tree lined street is walkable and brimming with
community activity. The growing young family 
needed more space but didn't want to break ties
with their community by moving away. A major 
remodel was in order, but the challenge was to 
create a bigger home that enhanced both the 
neighborhood streetscape and the limited 
backyard space. Rather than abandoning the
front rooms of the home for a typical "bump out"
addition in the back, the home took on a major
remodel and the addition of a second story.
Contractor: Steve Robertson