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ZeroEnergy DesignThis renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income.
DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request.
MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic.
RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income.
ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them.
URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances.
OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.
Photography: Eric Roth Photo
2id InteriorsGorgeous Living Room By 2id Interiors
Immagine di un ampio soggiorno design aperto con pareti multicolore, TV a parete, pavimento beige, pavimento con piastrelle in ceramica e tappeto
Immagine di un ampio soggiorno design aperto con pareti multicolore, TV a parete, pavimento beige, pavimento con piastrelle in ceramica e tappeto
AMOSJoan Bracco
Foto di un'ampia cucina contemporanea con ante nere, top in marmo, paraspruzzi in marmo, ante lisce, paraspruzzi grigio, pavimento in legno massello medio, nessuna isola, pavimento marrone e top grigio
Foto di un'ampia cucina contemporanea con ante nere, top in marmo, paraspruzzi in marmo, ante lisce, paraspruzzi grigio, pavimento in legno massello medio, nessuna isola, pavimento marrone e top grigio
Marcye PhilbrookSiri Blanchette at Blind Dog Photo
Foto di uno studio minimal di medie dimensioni con moquette, scrivania incassata, pavimento beige e pareti beige
Foto di uno studio minimal di medie dimensioni con moquette, scrivania incassata, pavimento beige e pareti beige
Design PlatformModern outdoor patio expansion. Indoor-Outdoor Living and Dining. Poured concrete walls, steel posts, bluestain pine ceilings, skylights, standing seam metal roof, firepit, and modern landscaping. Photo by Jess Blackwell
Into interior designRug from Boho Souk London
Photo Chris Snook
Ispirazione per un grande soggiorno minimal aperto con pareti grigie, parquet chiaro, nessun camino, nessuna TV e pavimento beige
Ispirazione per un grande soggiorno minimal aperto con pareti grigie, parquet chiaro, nessun camino, nessuna TV e pavimento beige
atelier daaaPhoto : BCDF Studio
Idee per un grande soggiorno design aperto con pareti bianche, parquet chiaro, camino classico, cornice del camino in legno, TV autoportante e pavimento beige
Idee per un grande soggiorno design aperto con pareti bianche, parquet chiaro, camino classico, cornice del camino in legno, TV autoportante e pavimento beige
Blinds, Blinds, Blinds!Foto di un grande soggiorno design aperto con sala formale, pareti bianche, pavimento in cemento e nessun camino
Coats HomesImmagine di una grande sala da pranzo design chiusa con pareti bianche, parquet chiaro, pavimento beige e nessun camino
Forsite StudioNEW CONSTRUCTION MODERN HOME. BUILT WITH AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN AND LARGE WINDOWS. NEUTRAL COLOR PALETTE FOR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AESTHETICS. MODERN INDUSTRIAL LIVING WITH PRIVACY AND NATURAL LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.
Esempio di una piccola cucina design con ante grigie, paraspruzzi in legno, elettrodomestici neri, pavimento marrone, top nero, lavello sottopiano, ante lisce, top in granito, paraspruzzi marrone e pavimento in legno massello medio
DesignGroup 692Alex
Idee per una grande stanza da bagno padronale minimal con ante lisce, ante in legno bruno, vasca freestanding, zona vasca/doccia separata, piastrelle bianche, piastrelle di marmo, pareti bianche, pavimento in marmo, lavabo a bacinella, top in superficie solida, pavimento bianco, porta doccia a battente e top bianco
Idee per una grande stanza da bagno padronale minimal con ante lisce, ante in legno bruno, vasca freestanding, zona vasca/doccia separata, piastrelle bianche, piastrelle di marmo, pareti bianche, pavimento in marmo, lavabo a bacinella, top in superficie solida, pavimento bianco, porta doccia a battente e top bianco
Noble RenovationThis nook area used to be the old porch area..
big /massive changes happened on this project
Immagine di una grande cucina contemporanea con lavello sottopiano, ante lisce, ante in legno bruno, top in quarzo composito, paraspruzzi bianco, paraspruzzi con piastrelle di vetro, elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile, parquet chiaro e top bianco
Immagine di una grande cucina contemporanea con lavello sottopiano, ante lisce, ante in legno bruno, top in quarzo composito, paraspruzzi bianco, paraspruzzi con piastrelle di vetro, elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile, parquet chiaro e top bianco
Ensō InteriorsFormal Living Room...no kids zone!
Immagine di un soggiorno minimal di medie dimensioni e chiuso con parquet scuro, cornice del camino in pietra, sala formale, pareti beige, camino classico e nessuna TV
Immagine di un soggiorno minimal di medie dimensioni e chiuso con parquet scuro, cornice del camino in pietra, sala formale, pareti beige, camino classico e nessuna TV
Winn Wittman Architecture A.I.A.Modern linear kitchen is lit by natural light coming in via a clerestory window above the cabinetry.
Immagine di una grande cucina minimal con ante lisce, paraspruzzi bianco, elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile, top in quarzo composito, pavimento in legno massello medio, pavimento marrone, lavello da incasso, paraspruzzi con piastrelle in ceramica, top beige e ante in legno bruno
Immagine di una grande cucina minimal con ante lisce, paraspruzzi bianco, elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile, top in quarzo composito, pavimento in legno massello medio, pavimento marrone, lavello da incasso, paraspruzzi con piastrelle in ceramica, top beige e ante in legno bruno
Tracy Berman InteriorsSimplicity, Calming, Contemporary and easy to clean were all adjectives the home owners wanted to see in their new Master Bathroom remodel. A oversized Jacuzzi tub was removed to create a very large walk in shower with a wet and dry zone. Corner benches were added for seating along with a niche for toiletries. The new vanity has plenty of storage capacity. The chrome fixtures coordinate with the mirrors and vanity lights to create a contemporary and relaxing Master Bathroom.
Angela Wells Interior DesignTrent Teigen
Idee per un soggiorno minimal aperto e di medie dimensioni con sala formale, pareti beige, camino lineare Ribbon, cornice del camino in pietra, nessuna TV, pavimento beige, pavimento in travertino e tappeto
Idee per un soggiorno minimal aperto e di medie dimensioni con sala formale, pareti beige, camino lineare Ribbon, cornice del camino in pietra, nessuna TV, pavimento beige, pavimento in travertino e tappeto
Plus InteriorsThis two-tone reach in closet displays clothing, accessories and shoes in an open design. Utilizing all the vertical space in this closet helps maximize the storage capacity and provides ample storage for everyday items.
AMW Design StudioIdee per un soggiorno design di medie dimensioni e aperto con sala formale, pareti bianche, parquet scuro, camino classico, cornice del camino in intonaco e TV a parete
Davida's Kitchen & TilesIdee per una stanza da bagno con doccia design di medie dimensioni con ante lisce, ante rosse, vasca ad alcova, vasca/doccia, WC a due pezzi, piastrelle bianche, piastrelle a mosaico, pareti bianche, pavimento con piastrelle a mosaico, pavimento giallo, lavabo sottopiano, top in quarzo composito e doccia aperta
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