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General Project Information

Architectural Credit:

Cotton Estes Architect

Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Project Substantial Completion Date: 3/1/2024
Program type(s): Residential - Single-Family Attached
Total Site Area (gross sq. ft): 5,040
Total Building Area (gross sq. ft): 1,625
Project substantial completion date: 3/1/2024
Climate zone: 2A
Project site: Previously developed land, Historic structure or district
Project team: Engineer- Structural: Spaulding Structural Engineering Inc.
Engineer- Mechanical: Mr. Erwin Inc.
Contractor: Long House Builders

Project Overview:
A young family chose to adapt their 960 square foot 1930’s bungalow on a tiny property to remain in their beloved neighborhood as the family grows. An affordable remodel and addition provide a concise and creative answer to the family’s needs, and inspires their passion for the outdoors, play, and cooking. The Cootie Catcher is named for its pyramidal hipped roof, which relates the home to its historic context and resembles the children’s origami fortune telling toy. Like origami, the compact home unfolds with surprise and delight. Despite its size, the Cootie Catcher feels generous and connected.

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