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Sarah Pidatella architettoL’appartamento si trova alle pendici dell’Etna, vicino Catania, all’interno di un complesso residenziale degli anni ’70.
Linea guida del progetto è stata la volontà di creare un grande open space che contenesse tutte le funzioni di cucina, zona pranzo e soggiorno, che divenisse il vero e proprio core dell’abitazione, eliminando le tramezzature .
Qui il cambio di pavimentazione, gres grande formato color cemento per la cucina e rovere di Slavonia per la zona pranzo, distingue le diverse funzioni all’interno di un unico spazio, cosi come il controsoffitto contribuisce a differenziarle tramite salti di quota e uso differente del colore, bianco e alto per le aree di conversazione e pranzo, grigio e basso per le aree distributive e di passaggio. Qui quest’ultimo diviene in verticale ora guardaroba accanto l’ingresso, ora armadio contenitivo e dispensa nella zona prospicente la cucina, ora libreria vicino il grande tavolo da pranzo in legno.
Attraverso una porta filo muro scorrevole si accede alla zona notte: qui si trovano le stanze da letto, il bagno principale e un bagno per gli ospiti .
Coats HomesIspirazione per un soggiorno eclettico di medie dimensioni e aperto con libreria, pareti verdi, pavimento in legno massello medio, camino classico, pavimento marrone, cornice del camino in pietra, nessuna TV e tappeto
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.
Eric Roth Photo
The Site ForemanThe window splash-back provides a unique connection to the outdoors, easy to clean and plenty of light through the day.
Immagine di una piccola cucina contemporanea con lavello sottopiano, ante lisce, ante bianche, paraspruzzi a finestra, elettrodomestici bianchi, top bianco, top in quarzo composito, pavimento in gres porcellanato e pavimento grigio
Immagine di una piccola cucina contemporanea con lavello sottopiano, ante lisce, ante bianche, paraspruzzi a finestra, elettrodomestici bianchi, top bianco, top in quarzo composito, pavimento in gres porcellanato e pavimento grigio
Immagine di una cucina design con ante lisce, ante bianche, pavimento beige, top bianco e elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile
Faulkner Perrin Custom HomesIspirazione per una cucina tradizionale con nessun'anta, ante bianche, pavimento in legno massello medio, pavimento marrone e top bianco
Marianne Simon DesignIspirazione per una sala da pranzo country con pareti bianche, parquet chiaro e nessun camino
Fanny Prat - Architecte d'intérieurStudio Chevojon
Immagine di una cucina design con lavello a doppia vasca, ante lisce, ante blu, top in legno, paraspruzzi marrone, paraspruzzi in legno, elettrodomestici da incasso, pavimento in legno massello medio, pavimento marrone e top marrone
Immagine di una cucina design con lavello a doppia vasca, ante lisce, ante blu, top in legno, paraspruzzi marrone, paraspruzzi in legno, elettrodomestici da incasso, pavimento in legno massello medio, pavimento marrone e top marrone
Oliver DesignsPhoto by Christopher Carter
Idee per una stanza da bagno padronale tradizionale di medie dimensioni con porta doccia a battente, vasca freestanding, doccia aperta, piastrelle grigie, piastrelle di marmo, pareti nere, pavimento in gres porcellanato, top in marmo, pavimento grigio e top grigio
Idee per una stanza da bagno padronale tradizionale di medie dimensioni con porta doccia a battente, vasca freestanding, doccia aperta, piastrelle grigie, piastrelle di marmo, pareti nere, pavimento in gres porcellanato, top in marmo, pavimento grigio e top grigio
Design Shop InteriorsIdee per una cameretta per neonata chic con pareti rosa, parquet scuro e pavimento marrone
Thompson Custom HomesImmagine di una camera da letto minimal con pareti nere, moquette e pavimento grigio
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildFoto di un ingresso country con pareti bianche, parquet chiaro, una porta a due ante e una porta in vetro
NOTION, LLCEsempio di un angolo bar chic con nessun lavello, ante di vetro, ante beige, parquet scuro e top bianco
Kirby Home DesignsRobert Elkins
Ispirazione per una cucina classica con lavello stile country, ante con riquadro incassato, ante bianche, paraspruzzi grigio, paraspruzzi in lastra di pietra, elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile, parquet chiaro, pavimento marrone e top grigio
Ispirazione per una cucina classica con lavello stile country, ante con riquadro incassato, ante bianche, paraspruzzi grigio, paraspruzzi in lastra di pietra, elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile, parquet chiaro, pavimento marrone e top grigio
Ultimate Kitchens & BathroomsThe ensuite is a luxurious space offering all the desired facilities. The warm theme of all rooms echoes in the materials used. The vanity was created from Recycled Messmate with a horizontal grain, complemented by the polished concrete bench top. The walk in double shower creates a real impact, with its black framed glass which again echoes with the framing in the mirrors and shelving.
Robeson DesignBedroom Decorating ideas.
Rustic meets Urban Chic
Interior designer Rebecca Robeson, mixed the glamour of luxury fabrics, furry rugs, brushed brass and polished nickel, clear walnut… both stained and painted... alongside rustic barn wood, clear oak and concrete with exposed ductwork, to come up with this dreamy, yet dramatic, urban loft style Bedroom.
Three whimsical "Bertjan Pot" pendant lights, suspend above the bed and nightstands creating a spectacular effect against the reclaimed barn wood wall.
At the foot of the bed, two comfortable upholstered chairs (Four-Hands) and a fabulous Italian leather pouf ottoman, sit quietly on an oversized bamboo silk and sheepskin rug. Rebecca adds coziness and personality with 2 oval mirrors directly above the custom-made nightstands.
Adjacent the bed wall, another opportunity to add texture to the 13-foot-tall room with barn wood, serving as its backdrop to a large 108” custom made dresser and 72” flat screen television.
Collected and gathered bedding and accessories make this a cozy and personal resting place for our homeowner.
In this Bedroom, all furniture pieces and window treatments are custom designs by Interior Designer Rebecca Robeson made specifically for this project.
Contractor installed barn wood, Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.
Black Whale Lighting
Photos by Ryan Garvin Photography
National Association of Landscape ProfessionalsEmily Redfield
Foto di una terrazza contemporanea con un focolare e un tetto a sbalzo
Foto di una terrazza contemporanea con un focolare e un tetto a sbalzo
Frusterio Design, Inc.Foto di una sala da pranzo tradizionale con pareti verdi, pavimento in legno massello medio e pavimento marrone
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