How do we create homes that are built for change?

Traditional Chinese courtyard house and multigenerational housing.
Traditional Chinese courtyard house and multigenerational housing.

"The Raiser's Edge: Modern Victorian House Preservation in Oakland," Dwell Magazine, vol. 7(7).

A case study of a raised building that preserved the original facade and created a modern basement space.

Britt, Aaron (2007)
Week 0: prior to renovation work
Week 0: prior to renovation work
Week 6: Stucco exterior removed and building lifted
Week 6: Stucco exterior removed and building lifted

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