Summit House by Nash Waters | Architecture

Summit House

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Upon our initial site visit, it immediately became clear there were historical elements worth preserving for the future, while it was also necessary to create a new spatial experience for contemporary living for this home in Summit, New Jersey. The renovation retained design elements of the home, such as original molding, plaster walls, hardwood floors, wall niches, and an original brick stove and chimney, while eliminating visual clutter and bringing out the beauty of the original architecture. The new design complements the historical substance, rather than faithfully reconstructing it, and inserts a modern and refined design language that honors and elevates the space. The previous transitions held many characteristics of a cramped colonial that lent to smaller, cluttered rooms. Rethinking the connections and daily experiences was crucial to transforming the space into a warm and comfortable environment for prolonged gatherings with family and friends.

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Sympathizing with the historic fabric without replicating

The renovation retained design elements of the home, such as original molding, plaster walls, hardwood floors, wall niches, and an original brick stove and chimney, while eliminating visual clutter and bringing out the beauty of the original architecture. The new design complements the historical substance, rather than faithfully reconstructing it, and inserts a modern and refined design language that honors and elevates the space.

The previous transitions held many characteristics of a cramped colonial that lent to smaller, cluttered rooms. Rethinking the connections and daily experiences was crucial to transforming the space into a warm and comfortable environment for prolonged gatherings with family and friends.

Building style: Contemporary

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“We had the pleasure of working with Nash on a substantial redesign of our older home. We had some unique ideas that we weren't sure were even possible, and Nash added his own ideas and expertise to create an amazing design for us. We spent over a year together throughout the design, build, and post-build support. We are not experienced in doing renovations, and his partnership and constant support helped us get through the entire process with our contractors. The designs that he rendered were brought to life, and we couldn't be more pleased with how the house turned out. His design concepts and attention to detail were skills he constantly showed us. But maybe more important for us was the genuine interest that we felt he had in ensuring we created a living space that we would love. We are thankful for the partnership and patience provided to us throughout the process and the willingness to always sit down with us to answer our questions and refine the designs as we proceeded through the process. For anyone looking for a partner to be with them throughout the process, we can't recommend Nash enough. We've created something together that we feel will last our lifetime.”

Kevin K., Westfield, NJ