Dobbs Ferry, NY | A comprehensive renovation project transformed a dated home into a colonial revival residence with views across a restored private pond to a new gazebo. Multicolored Vermont slate, granite steps, white trim, and curved portico and gazebo roofs tie the two structures together, while the gazebo’s playful lines complement the more substantial form of the house. Because the primary yard sits at the front of the house, the portico was designed to double as a small porch as well as a traditional entry. Fenestration and trim give the elevations visual hierarchy and order. A two-story glass and paneled addition adds interest and variation to the massing while providing a generous mudroom and home office.