Lakkas Residence

Location: Raleigh, NC

Completed: 2003

Square footage: 2,824 (heated), 516 (exterior), 678 (apartment)

The Lakkas residence was built on an infill lot in an established Raleigh neighborhood. The design of the house fits the diverse, unpretentious character of the neighborhood while comfortably accommodating a multigenerational family. The spaces are organized around an open, light-filled central living space with a kitchen, dining area, and living room. A generous screened porch and balconies connect the house to the natural surroundings and provide outdoor living spaces. A one-bedroom apartment on the ground level, complete with its own kitchen, living spaces, and separate entry, provides independent living for the grandmother of the family.

Significant green features:

• House form elongated on the east-west axis
• Main living spaces located on the south side for light and warmth
• Large windows on the south side, shaded in the summer
• Auxiliary apartment for increased density
• Infill lot