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Henderson House

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Location
Greensboro, North Carolina
Year
2016
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Midcentury
Addition of a two story structure (left) to the preserved mid-century modern house (one story structure to the right)
Addition of a two story structure (left) to the preserved mid-century modern house (one story structure to the right)
Overhead view of the preserved one story mid-century modern house and two story addition
Overhead view of the preserved one story mid-century modern house and two story addition
Courtyard adjacent to new two story addition
Courtyard adjacent to new two story addition
Concrete and stone pavers for outdoor dining area adjacent to indoor kitchen
Concrete and stone pavers for outdoor dining area adjacent to indoor kitchen
Living room, exterior concrete pavers, and water fountain
Living room, exterior concrete pavers, and water fountain
Entry area, in-floor sunken garden, and formal dining room
Entry area, in-floor sunken garden, and formal dining room
Formal dining room with mid-century modern furniture
Formal dining room with mid-century modern furniture
Formal living room
Formal living room
Formal living room with preserved fireplace originally designed in 1955
Formal living room with preserved fireplace originally designed in 1955
Kitchen with informal living area and corridor to new two story addition (on right)
Kitchen with informal living area and corridor to new two story addition (on right)
Kitchen with preserved terrazzo concrete floor designed in 1955
Kitchen with preserved terrazzo concrete floor designed in 1955
Informal living area with large kitchen island
Informal living area with large kitchen island
Preserved rosewood wall panels in informal living area (bedrooms beyond wall)
Preserved rosewood wall panels in informal living area (bedrooms beyond wall)
Main bedroom overlooking garden
Main bedroom overlooking garden
Main bedroom with original mid-century modern shelving from 1955
Main bedroom with original mid-century modern shelving from 1955
Main bathroom connects main bedroom to main closet room
Main bathroom connects main bedroom to main closet room
Main bathroom shower
Main bathroom shower
Main closet and changing room connects to main bedroom through main bathroom
Main closet and changing room connects to main bedroom through main bathroom
Kid's bedroom 1
Kid's bedroom 1

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Details

Square Feet
5100
Lot Size
400'x400'
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1

Credits

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From UrbanLab

UrbanLab preserved and designed an addition to an exceptional mid-century modernist house originally designed by noted architect Thomas Hayes in 1955. Before the current owners bought the building in 2013, it was listed by preservationist organizations in North Carolina as the most important mid-century home likely to be demolished because of neglect. In the original design of the house, form followed function: interior spaces turned outward to interact with the landscape by incorporating large expanses of glazing. Unadorned “raw” materials such as plywood and concrete acted as final finishes. Public and common areas were enhanced with finely crafted built-in furniture and cabinetry, while private spaces were simplified. UrbanLab followed each of these principles for both the preservation of the original house (one story structure) and the new addition (two story structure). UrbanLab’s goal for the project was to contribute to the legacy of modernist buildings in North Carolina by retaining and revitalizing Thomas Hayes’ original design intentions.