You need to break a few eggs to make an omelet. Still in the design phase, this proposed project came with the realization that the existing ranch house that sat on the site had its day, and it was time to move-on. elagin architecture advocates for saving a building when possible, but on occasion, adaptation is not feasible. This proposal will re-use only the foundation for the construction of an Energy Star home with an open floor plan, rain screen façade, four bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths.min