Norton Road
Charlotte, NC
A thoughtful renovation and new carriage house for a 1920s Tudor in Charlotte’s Myers Park, balancing historic charm with modern family needs. This project expands usable space with a new garage and guest suite while enhancing circulation, bedroom additions, and outdoor living connections in harmony with the original home.
Existing House
Existing Garage
Design Process
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Exterior
Studying the design and construction methods of Tudor architecture, as well as carriage houses of the same era, provided details that give the new garage a sense of history and permanence.
Tudor Stable & Coach House, 1890s
Typical Carriage House/Garage, 1930s
To reduce the garage's visual impact, its massing is broken down into smaller components. The garage and second-floor apartment are combined into one volume, while the stairway is treated as a separate element. Setting the stair entry back creates variation and movement in the façade, decoupling it from the main structure. A garage door designed to resemble the smaller, double doors of old carriage houses helps reduce the perceived size, making it more proportional to a human scale. Tudor-style roof dormers increase the second-floor's usable space while keeping the roofline low. Additional historic details from the main house—such as half-timbering, stucco, narrow windows, and decorative brickwork—add texture and visually unify the two buildings.
Garage - Front Elevation
Garage - Side Elevation
Main House - Rear Elevation
For the addition, the architectural language of the existing house is maintained, featuring a half-timbered and stucco façade with brick at the base. The existing chimney is extended to clear the new second-floor roofline, and it is split into two smaller flues with decorative brick detailing, referencing traditional Tudor design elements. A new outdoor patio and cooking area is positioned next to the kitchen and family room. The covered patio is topped with a copper metal roof, and an outdoor fireplace is included to ensure the space can be enjoyed year-round.