Elkay House

A Compact infill house for a modest urban lot

Location  |  Eugene, Oregon
Project Type  |  Single-Family Residential
Size  |  1,280 SF Main, 450 SF Mezzanine
Completion  |  Unbuilt
Architecture | Jan Fillinger, design principal; Jay Elder, project manager

This project is sited in an established neighborhood, not far from the center of Eugene, on a lot that was split from the house next door.  The property boundary has an odd shape to fit around the existing house, with a shared driveway leading to a parking area and workshop in the backyard.  The proposed house has a compact shape with a lofty interior, including a mezzanine overlooking the living area. 

The layout has an unusual sequence that works well on a narrow lot.  Bedrooms are closer to the front, with the living / dining / kitchen area at the back.  This allows the shared spaces to face a sheltered porch at the backyard.