This historic home is part of a group of highly photographed residences on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Unlike the previous much brighter blue color, this new paint color is more grayed and more sophisticated.

Two story townhouse with angles and a modern aesthetic with brick, render and metal cladding. Large black framed windows offer excellent indoor outdoor connection and a large courtyard terrace with pool face the yard.

Peter Landers
ロンドン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家の外観 (レンガサイディング、タウンハウス、混合材屋根) の写真

中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング、タウンハウス) の写真

Gated courtyard entry into this stunning 5700+ SF townhouse.
ヒューストンにあるラグジュアリーなおしゃれな家の外観 (タウンハウス) の写真

Timber and steel clad rear facade overlooking rear courtyard garden. Image by: Jack Lovel Photography
メルボル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家の外観 (タウンハウス) の写真

brass shingle finished
ロンドン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家の外観 (混合材サイディング、タウンハウス、混合材屋根) の写真

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. Eric Roth Photo

Hulya Kolabas
ニューヨークにある低価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな三階建ての家 (レンガサイディング、タウンハウス) の写真

ミュンヘンにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (漆喰サイディング、タウンハウス) の写真

This project consists of three architecturally designed dwellings across two sites. Each custom dwelling has a similar form and material palette, but also a uniqueness driven by individual owner needs. We took into consideration each dwelling’s orientation and outlook to the beach, with wall to wall glass. Maximising northern light to each residence is achieved through internal courtyards and voids. The material palette consists of precast concrete, in situ concrete, glass and steel. This was chosen for longevity and low maintenance so the properties will stand the test of time in the sea conditions.

Rear exterior looking back towards the house from the small walled garden.
ロンドンにある高級なエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、タウンハウス) の写真

ロンドンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (漆喰サイディング、タウンハウス) の写真

The remodelling and extension of a terraced Victorian house in west London. The extension was achieved by using Permitted Development Rights after the previous owner had failed to gain planning consent for a smaller extension. The house was extended at both ground and roof levels.

The front of the home is beautiful and welcoming in its own right. The windows were renovated to a high standard, with glass panes replaced throughout. The paint was stripped back and refreshed in a bright white, and the front door replaced in a gorgeous navy blue, adding character while working nicely with the traditional features of the property. The roof was replaced as part of the works, giving it new life for years to come. Discover more here: https://absoluteprojectmanagement.com/portfolio/sarah-islington/

他の地域にある高級なモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (タウンハウス) の写真

ロンドンにあるヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、タウンハウス) の写真

シアトルにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (タウンハウス) の写真

A full refurbishment of a beautiful four-storey Victorian town house in Holland Park. We had the pleasure of collaborating with the client and architects, Crawford and Gray, to create this classic full interior fit-out.