Dual Modern

This home in Silver Spring, originally designed by architect Charles Goodman, received a modern update while staying true to its roots. A hidden wood-framed addition braced with steel at the rear of the lot respects Goodman’s architecture while establishing an adaptable design for contemporary living. Sloping roofs, large expanses of glass, an exposed structure and a strong indoor-outdoor connection relate the new pavilion to the existing house. A connective corridor located outside the footprint of the original home bridges old and new to maintain the integrity of Goodman’s design. Following the contours of a hill on site, the addition is raised half a level up from the mid-century dwelling, which further sets it apart, as does a courtyard between the two structures.

The hallway connecting the new and old structures serves as a gallery for art on the lower level, then widens to create a seating area on the upper floor. A green roof atop the hallway provides visual interest from the new addition while collecting water runoff from the roof of the existing house. Inside the main house, a small bedroom and adjacent hallway were demolished in favor of a dining area. Architecture by Janet Bloomberg, project design by KUBE Architects.