Hidden Potential

A little used covered patio becomes a light filled sun room for a Woodland family. Sometimes improving your home doesn't require a huge budget or loosing your back yard; sometimes there's hidden potential right under your nose... Let REDHOUSE help you sniff out the possibilities.....

Red House in the News...

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Seamless Design

Can you spot the modern addtion to this classic home? (Hint it's on the left)

The homeowners and their teenage daughter needed a second bathroom to keep the peace in this charming Woodland cottage. REDHOUSE added a master bathroom suite with vintage details and modern conveniences. Mom's favorite spot? The deep clawfoot tub!

Summertime and the living is easy....

With a view of the golf course but a dreary and unusable patio, the clients came to RED HOUSE to add outdoor living space. The patio cover and outdoor fire place make this area comforatble in any kind of weather.



Copper gutters and a rainchain carry water off the roof

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An outdoor fireplace warms up the cold evenings

Before

Artistic Expression

This artistic and active family needed more space but wanted something more than a "shoebox" addition. Redhouse created a vibrant and light filled second story that is integrated into the existing architecture. Rather than detracting from the original, this addition adds charm and character to the facade of the house.

Facade Before

Garage Before

Here only traveling salesmen and strangers use the front door; Friends and family come through the side door. The new stairwell was located in the functional and welcoming family entry.



View of the new Family Entry. (The french doors and brick were salvaged and relocated, as were many features in this home.)

View of Family Entry and Stairwell

What Red House is all about

Service
We understand how important your home is to you. And we are committed to providing you with superior client service, regardless of the size of the project. When you work with Red House, you can rest assured that your “little” project won’t get lost in a big firm.
Experience
Red House Architecture Design is more than just a drafting service. Chris Campbell is a licensed California Architect (#C26318), and U.S. Green Building Council LEED accredited professional. This means you will receive more than just a set of plans; we’re here, with many years of experience, to help you refine your vision and guide you through the challenges of the construction process.
Passion
Too often, homes are updated with remodels or additions that a few years later look dated and out of place. Whether your home was built in 1897, 1945, or 2003, we can create a sympathetic design that feeds your soul and honors the spirit of your house. Twenty, thirty or one hundred years from now, instead of asking “what were they thinking?” future home owners will applaud the wisdom of the design choices you made today. Let Red House help you build that future…

Court Street Offices

Red House does commercial projects as well. With over twenty years experience, I am well versed in current codes including ADA compliance. I have experience in tenant improvements for offices, retail and restaurants, medical facilities, laboratories, industrial and ecclesiastical projects.

Before

Pictured above is the Court Street Office building, originally a vernacular Victorian home. The building had been scarred by fire, neglect, and a number of unfinished substandard remodeling efforts. Red House was brought on board to work with the city in securing a building permit and bringing the building up to current code and ADA standards. It now houses a number of professional offices and boasts the latest amenities within a charming historic building in Downtown Woodland.

Great Room for a Great Family

These homeowners needed more space for the family. Red House added a family room expansion with an exciting three-sided fireplace in place of the original "builder basic" fireplace. The opening between the original greatroom and the hall to the master suite was closed in for added privacy, creating an art niche in the new dining room.

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View from the addition looking back at the (spruced-up) original kitchen, new peninsula seating and ample bookshelves.

Another satisfied client!

The History in the Making...

The original Red House was designed in 1859 for William Morris, father of the Arts and Crafts movement in England. It is considered among architectural historians as the first "modern" home. Eschewing Victorian excess in favor of a more simplified design, Morris and his architect Phillip Webb created a charming and livable family home. It was described by Dante Rossetti, prominent artist of the time, as "more a poem than a house." The home’s bright, airy spaces and intrinsic connection to the garden set a new standard for residential design - that of informality, structural integrity and the celebration of quality craftsmanship.

Today, RED HOUSE Architecture Design brings Morris’ values to the 21st century by adapting the very best of traditional design to complement modern living. Architect Chris Campbell and her team offer you a full range of architecture and design services, specializing in residential design and historic preservation. Flat fee consultation services are also available.

This is what I do...

The New Kitchen

This historic 1868 home in Woodland, CA was plagued by a mish mash of previous additions, a small dark kitchen and only one bathroom for the growing family. Red House cleaned up the chaos, added a master bathroom and created a family friendly kitchen filled with light.

Before and After

The New Master Bath