Hicks Residence
This contemporary addition and renovation elevates a traditional, boxy lakeside house into an open and welcoming home that takes advantage of the site’s expansive lake and mountain views.
The design expanded the kitchen and enclosed the dining room in glass; renovated the family room, pantry, wine bar and laundry room; and opened the three-story core stair. The side entry gained a modern canopy, becoming more expansive and welcoming. The redesigned areas of the home accommodate entertaining, bring in more natural light and views, and add unique architectural elements — particularly the open stair, which becomes a central sculptural element to the entire house.
The renovation and addition bridges the gap between the traditional home and its new, contemporary elements. Natural materials and finishes bring the outdoors in.
"The open stair serves both as a sculptural element and an efficient modulator of open space, subtly separating living, dining and family rooms."
— 2019 AIA East Tennessee Jury
Completion Date: 2017
Type: Addition/Renovation
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Project Area: 1,200 SF
Service: Interior Design, Architecture
Use: Residential
Photographer: Denise Retallack
Recognition
- 2019 AIA East Tennessee Merit Award
