Woolf Addition

The design of a modern house addition often begins with a question of respect and continuity. In Iowa City, where many homes evolve over time, the challenge is to create an addition that strengthens the original house while offering a fresh and contemporary living experience. This sunroom addition addresses that challenge directly.

The new space continues the language of form, material, and structural clarity that defines the existing Iowa house. Built on the footprint of the former screened in porch, the south facing addition becomes a transitional room that links the interior of the home with the surrounding landscape. It frames natural light, garden views, and the daily rhythms that shape residential life in Iowa. A new path to the garden moves between the sunroom and a privacy screen, which provides shade and creates a calm sheltered approach.

The structure of this modern house addition is expressed with intention. A galvanized steel moment frame supports the enclosure and aligns with the corrugated galvalume surfaces. Aluminum T sections shape the screen elements with an efficient and elegant economy. Silver fiberglass windows allow for slender frames and generous glazing, reinforcing a clean and minimalist architectural character.

As light moves across the screen, the addition becomes a living instrument that reveals seasonal change and shifting weather. This modern Iowa City addition transforms a simple sunroom into a sculptural space that strengthens the original house while offering a new way to experience the garden and the landscape beyond.