The architects at Jeff Day and Associates took on this rehab project for a couple who wanted to add contemporary design to a vintage home that still fit within the neighborhood. Our work on this Clayton residence was featured in St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles Magazine
Avid art collectors, world travelers and prominent St. Louis civic leaders, the owners of this unique residence in Clayton demonstrate that ingenuity, skillful design and a team of talented professionals can meet virtually any challenge – in this case, a multitude of challenges!
To simplify their busy lifestyle, the couple had moved from their large family home in Ladue to an upscale Clayton condominium 10 years ago. Over time, however, they found that condo living lacked privacy and room to expand. Still, they loved Clayton and wanted to stay within walking distance of the downtown area. “It’s the happening place!” the wife quips, “but I wanted to walk in the grass, to have a garden… and a dog.”
Eventually, they found a 1950s-vintage home with a manageably sized yard in a quiet residential neighborhood, but the house itself would need major renovation. Based on a referral from a friend and business associate, the couple turned to Garison Salinas, architectural design consultant and principal of Garrison Ltd.
Read the whole article at St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles Magazine.