HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
YORK HOUSE
Project Name: York House Project Type: Single-Family Dwelling Location: North Stonington, Connecticut Floor Area: 2,600 SF Height: 2 Floors Completion Year: 2023 Design Team: Jarrett Boor, Daniel Yao
Situated on over 2-acres of pristine country land, York House was originally built by the York family of Stonington, Connecticut in the mid 1700’s and served as a tavern and inn while functioning as the homestead of Jeremiah York’s large family until the early 1900‘s. Known as the “Pumpkin Inn'' the property was reimagined for a New York City transplant family who valued original details and history all while maintaining playfulness, whimsy and balance. Interior preservation of woodwork and structure became the foundation to explore a sequence of entertaining spaces once utilized as the tavern, separate from the living spaces of the home’s original inhabitants. Already having an openness parallel to more contemporary architecture, the home lacked large amounts of natural light, which is systemic to the architecture of the period. Color, pattern, and visual connectivity was valuable in creating warmth and light in an otherwise utilitarian program. Revealing and refinishing the original flooring, ceilings and beams created architectural patterning that influenced wall textures, furniture and lighting selections.
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INTERIOR DESIGN