4405 Miller Avenue
Stacked boxes.
No soffit/rake. Black roof wraps down slightly to additionally conceal the rave transition.
Smaller version of flush dormer at original house.
Modern wrap at dormer. Add this perimeter that slightly engages lower level of existing 2-story. This could set the language for the entry tower.
Shed dormer proportion study
Proportion of dormer window to wall.
This is an extreme example of a flush dormer.
This example of a 'dormer' that is flush with the lower floor wall is nice because the window is so low to the second floor - the window almost "stitches" the two floors together.
This is a good example of a classic, modern white-with-black-trim aesthetic.
This house has very similar proportions to 4405, incorporated the classic, white aesthetic and uses sleek glass to add very modern elements to the originally traditional home.
Just adding this to a mix to sample what is a nice home, but one that I think does not go far enough for the overall impact that you seek. This is a classic take on a home with similar proportions to 4405, but is not what I would consider 'modern' and certainly does not achieve 'grandness'.
Left hand wing has very similar proportions with the existing house. The added wings with flat roofs help balance the gable roof, creating an overall modern composition. The material selection is a modern take on more natural, tactile materials. The composition would hold up to an all-white with black frames scheme as well.
Glen Gery stone veneer mixed with grey stucco and wood-look siding
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