This 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

Offene, schwarze Küche mit großer Kochinsel.
ニュルンベルクにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、黒いキッチンカウンター、グレーのキャビネット) の写真

This new traditional kitchen with an earth-tone palette, boasts a large island with cooktop, oven and surround seating. Whether it's family or friends, all can gather around to enjoy the cooking and dining experience. Starmark shaker-style custom cabinets, herringbone backsplash and Rosslyn Cambria quartz adorn the perimeter walls. The island boasts Starmark shaker-style custom cabinets and Windermere Cambria quartz. Hardware, faucet and sink selections have oil-rubbed bronze finishes. Photography by Michael Giragosian

Studio Chevojon
パリにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、木材カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、茶色いキッチンカウンター) の写真

A modern stylish kitchen designed by piqu and supplied by our German manufacturer Ballerina. The crisp white handleless cabinets are paired with a dark beautifully patterned Caesarstone called Vanilla Noir. A black Quooker tap and appliances from Siemen's Studioline range reinforce the luxurious and sleek design.

リヨンにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、パネルと同色の調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、白いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、茶色い床、黒いキッチンカウンター) の写真

エカテリンブルクにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、木材カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、黒い調理設備、茶色い床、茶色いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Заказчик – поклонник эко-стиля, поэтому в проекте были использованы в основном натуральные материалы: пол из массива, стена из стеклоблоков, реечные конструкции.

This bright open-planed kitchen uses a smart mix of materials to achieve a contemporary classic look. Neolith Estatuario porcelain tiles has been used for the worktop and kitchen island, providing durability and a cost effective alternative to real marble. A built in sink and a single adjustable barazza tap maintains a minimal look. Matt Lacquered cabinetry provides a subtle contrast whilst wooden effect laminate carcass and shelving breaks up the look. Pocket doors allows flexibility with how the kitchen can be used and a glass splash back was used for a seamless look. David Giles

Кухня - Столовая - Гостиная Кухня изготовлена по эскизам дизайнера из МДФ в шпоне американского ореха, шелковисто-матовые черные фасады Столешница - акрил черный Фартук - стекло черное тонированное Инженерная доска Finex Индиана, в грубой ручной обработке с неровной поверхностью

Kitchen looking towards Dining Room and Living Room beyond. Photo by Clark Dugger
ロサンゼルスにあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、木材カウンター、パネルと同色の調理設備、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、茶色い床) の写真

ミュンヘンにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (グレーのキャビネット、木材のキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、茶色い床、黒いキッチンカウンター、アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、御影石カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング) の写真

Kitchen design by Nadja Pentic
サンフランシスコにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、茶色いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、黒いキッチンカウンター) の写真

他の地域にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、茶色いキャビネット、オレンジのキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Dans ce studio de 27m², un grand mobilier se déroule comme un ruban pour servir la cuisine, la salle d'eau, le salon et la chambre à son dos. Victor Grandgeorge - Photosdinterieurs

Anastasia Alkema Photography
アトランタにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (茶色い床、アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、人工大理石カウンター、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

View from the desk next to the wall bed. Plenty of room for moving about when the horizontal wall bed is folded out and in use. Photo by Kate Russell

Photography by Greg Hadley http://www.greghadleyphotography.com

Off white kitchen cabinets with large island with Tala pendant lights
サセックスにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、緑のキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真