This month’s featured project from our 2025 Horner Wall Calendar highlights the expertise of Horner’s Architectural Services Group and the role our team played in preserving the character of a historic New England home while preparing it for another century of life.

Built in 1920, this Tudor-style residence carried the weight and charm of its era, but like many older homes, it no longer fully supported the needs of modern living. The homeowners loved the character of their house and wanted to expand it in a way that respected its heritage. Snider Architects was brought in to design an addition and renovation that would give the family more space while preserving the architectural integrity of the original structure.

A Tudor Home Renewed

The solution was a thoughtful new wing that included a two-car garage with a primary suite above, complete with a spacious bedroom, ensuite bathroom, and his-and-hers walk-in closets. The front entrance was relocated to this new addition, establishing it as the centerpiece of the home’s refreshed facade. The challenge was to make the addition feel as though it had been part of the home since its construction more than a century ago.

From the earliest sketches, Horner Architectural Services Group expert sales rep Peter Landolfi worked closely with Snider Architects. His guidance ensured that every product selection supported the architectural vision and balanced historical accuracy with modern performance.

Historic Windows, Modern Performance

One of the most critical elements in maintaining the Tudor aesthetic was the windows. Kolbe’s Ultra Series was selected, not only for their energy efficiency but also for their ability to replicate the historic look of the original windows. A tight square grid pattern was specified to mirror the existing windows, allowing the addition to blend seamlessly with the original structure. These windows achieved the rare balance of timeless style and state-of-the-art performance, proving that it is possible to respect history while building for the future.

A Captiva Doorway Like No Other

The project’s true showpiece is the Captiva Custom Wood Door that anchors the home’s new entry. Handcrafted in Horner’s woodworking shop in Somerset, MA, the door demonstrates the engineering precision required to achieve an arched design that will perform for the lifetime of the home. With raised panel detailing, a 20-lite round window, and flanking 18-lite sidelights, the entrance unit is as technically exacting as it is beautiful.

Once constructed, the door was finished by our Fortress Coatings team, who applied a factory finish that gave the sapele wood the richness of fine furniture. Complementing the entry and garage doors, custom brackets, also built in our Somerset woodworking shop, were designed to reinforce the Tudor character and provide essential structural support.

Collaboration in Action

Builder David A. Boegler coordinated both the addition and the renovation of existing spaces, ensuring that the quality of the work met the high standard set by the original home. Throughout the project, Peter Landolfi remained actively involved, working side by side with the architect, builder, designers, and homeowners. The result was a truly collaborative process where every detail, from windows to millwork, contributed to the success of the whole.

The Result

What might have been the project’s greatest obstacle, blending a new addition into a century-old Tudor, ultimately became its triumph. The garage and primary suite addition now stand as a seamless extension of the original home, so well integrated that passersby could easily mistake it for part of the 1920 design. The relocated entrance, with its striking Captiva doorway, seamlessly ties the new addition to the original structure while offering a welcoming focal point.

Thank You

We would like to thank Snider Architects, David A. Boegler General Contracting, Inc., Taste Design, Inc., and the homeowners for their partnership on this project. Their creativity and dedication, paired with Horner’s expertise and craftsmanship, made it possible to transform a beloved historic home into a residence ready for generations to come.