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1940s Adobe Residence Period Expansion
Taos, NM
Designer and Builder, Additions to Existing Structure, New Library/Guesthouse, and Remodel
![1940sresidence Living room addition featuring period-consistence details such as unique corbels, reused/repurposed ca. 1900 lumber, and traditional kiva fireplace](http://taosdesignbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/1940sresidence.jpg) Living room addition featuring period-consistent details such as unique corbels, reused/repurposed ca. 1900 lumber, and traditional kiva fireplace
![1940sresidence1 Detail of new handmade corbels designed and built to match existing original 1940-era corbels](http://taosdesignbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/1940sresidence1.jpg) Detail of new handmade corbels designed and built to match existing original 1940-era corbels
![1940sresidence2 New window frame detail showing reused/repurposed ca. 1900 shiplap lumber salvaged from old Taos Inn outbuildings](http://taosdesignbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/1940sresidence2.jpg) New window frame detail showing reused/repurposed ca. 1900 shiplap lumber salvaged from old Taos Inn outbuildings
![1940sresidence3 New bookcase designed and built from old lumber](http://taosdesignbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/1940sresidence3.jpg) New bookcase designed and built from old lumber
![1940sresidence4 Master bedroom suite addition featuring period details such as unpeeled vigas, traditional kiva fireplace, and unique window frame and lintel](http://taosdesignbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/1940sresidence4.jpg) Master bedroom suite addition featuring period details such as unpeeled vigas, traditional kiva fireplace, and unique window frame and lintel
![1940sresidence5 Detail of unique corbels in new guest suite; owner found old corbel with unique design in field; new ones built to match to complete the room](http://taosdesignbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/1940sresidence5.jpg) Detail of unique corbels in new guest suite; owner found old corbel with unique design in field; new ones built to match to complete the room
![1940sresidence6 One of several new kiva fireplaces added to various rooms; traditional style with unique hearthstone](http://taosdesignbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/1940sresidence6.jpg) One of several new kiva fireplaces added to various rooms; traditional style with unique turtle clan hearthstone
![1940sresidence7 Detail highlighting reuse of old materials (door, grain bin used as bookshelf) throughout the new portions of the structure](http://taosdesignbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/1940sresidence7.jpg) Detail highlighting reuse of old materials (door, grain bin used as bookshelf) throughout the new portions of the structure
![1940sresidence8 Old cupola reused and placed atop garage/workshop](http://taosdesignbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/1940sresidence8.jpg) Old cupola reused and placed atop garage/workshop
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