Exterior, House Building Type, and Brick Siding Material The bungalow had beautiful bones but some major problems, including a poorly designed addition to the back that had to be removed. In its place, Tribe Studio designed a gray brick box that connects directly to the garden. “The owners love the fact that the extension is compatible with the old part of the house, and is completely different from many renovations of this type, which simply open up the back in a single move,” Tribe says.  Photo 2 of 7 in A Traditional 1920s Bungalow with a Boxy Modern Extension by Laura C. Mallonee from These Traditional 1920s Homes Got 21st-Century Updates

A Traditional 1920s Bungalow with a Boxy Modern Extension

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The bungalow had beautiful bones but some major problems, including a poorly designed addition to the back that had to be removed. In its place, Tribe Studio designed a gray brick box that connects directly to the garden. “The owners love the fact that the extension is compatible with the old part of the house, and is completely different from many renovations of this type, which simply open up the back in a single move,” Tribe says.