Platt Park Pop-Top + Addition

When the owners of this 1908 bungalow in Platt Park approached us, they emphasized their love of the traditional features in their home, like existing built-ins, the sweet front porch, and the scale of the house within the neighborhood. They also noted that many pop-tops constructed in Denver seem to be out of place in style and totally disjointed from the original home, and they wanted to be sure the design of their second floor addition fit in with the neighborhood context gracefully. We couldn’t agree more. To create a space that met the needs of this growing family, we created a second-story addition reminiscent of a traditional Denver Square in scale and style over the original footprint. Toward the rear, we extended the footprint of the home to the South increasing the original 1600 square foot house to a total of 2,800 square feet, including meeting the needs of the homeowner for larger kitchen and living spaces. The resulting home with its 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is a celebration of Denver tradition, while creating space that works for a modern family.