SUMMARY:Beverly is a thoughtfully designed dwelling addition that harmoniously integrates with its main residence in scale and detailing.The site, located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Durham, presented challenging constraints including tight setback limitations, brush obstruction and removal, driveway regrading, and soil stabilization due to a steep drop in elevation along the backside of the home.The heart of the project is an elevated screen porch, which joined the existing to new. This space became the new extended family living room. It was a worthwhile structural and site planning challenge to get this connection precisely right. The elevated spaces allow for parking underneath the structures on both sides.The fabulous views are matched by the great cross breeze. This project offers a seamless blend of privacy and connection that fosters independence for an elderly parent while maintaining close family ties.