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Harding Residence


Location: Glen Rock, NJ
Size: 500 SF
Role: Architect of Record

Harding Residence explores the quiet power of architectural memory through a contemporary addition to a historic Craftsman-style home. At the heart of the project is the reintroduction of the breakfast nook—a transitional space that first emerged in early 20th-century homes when kitchens became central to family life.

Rather than dictating use, the nook in this project hovers between categories: not quite kitchen, not quite dining. Its purpose is open, inviting young families to shape its meaning over time. This neutrality is its generosity—offering a flexible canvas for daily rituals, creative expression, and evolving needs.

The addition respects the spatial rhythms of the original house while subtly updating it for modern living. With warm materials, natural light, and thoughtful proportions, Harding Residence becomes more than an architectural upgrade—it becomes a reflection of how homes evolve with the people who live in them.

Team: Lindsey Wikstrom, Jean Suh, Charlotte Yu


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Location: Glen Rock, NJ
Size: 500 SF
Role: Architect of Record

Harding Residence explores the quiet power of architectural memory through a contemporary addition to a historic Craftsman-style home. At the heart of the project is the reintroduction of the breakfast nook—a transitional space that first emerged in early 20th-century homes when kitchens became central to family life.

Rather than dictating use, the nook in this project hovers between categories: not quite kitchen, not quite dining. Its purpose is open, inviting young families to shape its meaning over time. This neutrality is its generosity—offering a flexible canvas for daily rituals, creative expression, and evolving needs.

The addition respects the spatial rhythms of the original house while subtly updating it for modern living. With warm materials, natural light, and thoughtful proportions, Harding Residence becomes more than an architectural upgrade—it becomes a reflection of how homes evolve with the people who live in them.

Team: Lindsey Wikstrom, Jean Suh, Charlotte Yu