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Gray
Range is one of the most prestigious estates of Philadelphia's Historic
Main Line. Once owned by the President of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Gray
Range was built in 1889, having been designed by Philadelphia architects
Baily and Truscott. It was enlarged in 1909 to about 12,000 s.f. by Baily
& Bassett. The extensive rennovations and additions to Gray Range restore
its turn-of-the- century splendor while adding state-of- the-art technology
and comfort into a cohesive whole.
The New owners desired the rennovations to the tudor house to be spacious,
light-filled, and to have more informal country character. The also requested
easy access to a variety of recreational uses for their family and friends.
A 22'x45' sports court and adjoining game room form the lower level of a
new 5,000 s.f. addition, which extends from the main house to an existing
multi-car garage and creates a service court for deliveries and easy access. |
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The
addition extends a sequence of connected rooms on the first floor to take
advantage of sunlight and views along a new south facing terrace. A new
kitchen incorporates a coffered ceiling of oak beams and millwork portals
that recall the ornate woodwork of the original house. The breakfast room
anchors the procession of rooms. The curved antique pine vault recalls a
medieval banquet hall as well as the ribbed hull of a wooden boat.
The exterior of the new addition compliments the existing house through
extensive use of wood timberong above granite walls, along with carved wood
brackets and matching Ludowici tile roof. The massing departs from the formality
of the original house with the introduction of the informal elements including
copper clad round-top dormers, oval windows, and a lantern capped cupola
that caps a triple height space over looking the lower level game room.
Projects Credits:
Interior Design: Amy Miller Interior
Design
Lighting Consultant: The Lighting Practice
Landscape Design: Gale Nurseries
Photography: Barry Halkin
Structural Engineer: Bevan E. Lawson,
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