project
family home
year
2020
location
new jersey
environment
residential
i grew up here.
the rooms felt separate.
the windows small.
outside was always there, but never really part of it.
we opened things up.
centered the kitchen around how my mom moves.
extended the living room to feel more grounded.
added a swing by the entry — a quiet reference to my grandmother’s courtyard.
we kept the palette soft — oak, stone, limewash.
everything calm, everything useful.
it’s still the same house.
but when we’re all here, it feels more connected.
photo credit: informall.
“From the beginning Shixa showed great architectural and interior skills. Shixa was always present on the job coordinating and delegating, and making sure that everything was going according to the plans. She always paid attention to every detail. As a Contractor, I can say it is very rare to find an architect that can make work challenging and exciting at the same time. I would recommend Shixa without any hesitation.”
NL - Green Gable Contracting