The original residence on this property was an early 20th century bungalow typical of the era and area within the renowned Eastport area of Annapolis. As constructed, the original home was limited in space.  In an effort to convert this modest house to a vacation home, which would eventually serve as their eventual retirement home, the new owners wanted to construct a major addition that would provide them with the additional accommodation that they required.

The house is located in a zoning district that requires design review and approval by both city planners and a neighborhood review board, in order to ensure that any new construction respects the history and character of Eastport. Halpern Architects was able to guide the project through the review process by preserving the majority of the existing building and creating new space in an addition which derived its character from the historic home and which was minimally visible from the street. This strategy also provided the owners with private living space looking into the rear garden.