He immediately added an Italianate style northern wing to accommodate his large family and servants. He also raised the roof on the older section, the south wing, to build a second floor. This also allowed for the implementation of round, arched windows.
He expanded his estate by adding a northern wing in the Italianate style to accommodate his large family and employees. This also enabled him to raise the ceiling of the existing southern section, allowing for the creation of an upper level and the incorporation of rounded, arched windows.