a mid century modern split level home exterior renovation add a second story only to the right portion of the house keeping the left side and center massing exactly as existing the new second story on the right has a simple pitched roof proportional to the existing rooflines with clean modern lines create a new front porch and main entry deck only on the right portion of the home aligned with the existing front door location the porch is elevated functions as the primary entry and feels intentional and welcoming all existing windows remain exactly where they are no changes to window size placement or quantity anywhere on the home exterior materials entire house remains painted white smooth white brick and white siding pine wood accents added selectively soffits porch ceiling railing details or entry surround porch details gray composite decking simple modern railing wood or metal with pine accents porch feels warm architectural and modern front door same location as existing door new pine wood front door with glass panels overall style modern mid century inspired clean calm architectural balanced proportions natural materials with restrained detailing photorealistic daylight exterior rendering realistic materials soft natural shadows high design quality