Woodland Heights Historic Remodel

This project renovates a modest 1912 bungalow in Houston’s historic Woodland Heights. Though the home had seen several remodels, it retained its original footprint and unique massing, including an offset two-story wing that formed a drive-through porte-cochere leading to the rear. Earlier renovations, while well intentioned, diluted the home’s architectural character. Our clients love the neighborhood and value the modest, old-house lifestyle. They rejected the trend of large additions and the replacement of historic materials with modern products. Their goal was to work entirely within the existing envelope, preserve as much original fabric as possible, and reorganize the plan to restore proper proportions and improve functionality.

Architecturally, our aim was to erase the distinction between original construction and later interventions so the house reads as a unified whole. We strengthened connections between interior and exterior spaces and improved how the home engages the site. Durable, high-quality materials were selected for longevity. The project demonstrates that giving an old house renewed life can be one of the most sustainable decisions a homeowner makes. Notable features include replica historic windows, interior doors, moldings, & siding, furniture-grade island, custom vent-hood, and lovely little cast-iron soaking tub.