セントルイスにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、デュープレックス) 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.

サリーにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング) の写真

Lake Caroline home I photographed for the real estate agent to put on the market, home was under contract with multiple offers on the first day.. Situated in the resplendent Lake Caroline subdivision, this home and the neighborhood will become your sanctuary. This brick-front home features 3 BD, 2.5 BA, an eat-in-kitchen, living room, dining room, and a family room with a gas fireplace. The MB has double sinks, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. There is a bonus room upstairs, too, that you could use as a 4th bedroom, office, or playroom. There is also a nice deck off the kitchen, which overlooks the large, tree-lined backyard. And, there is an attached 1-car garage, as well as a large driveway. The home has been freshly power-washed and painted, has some new light fixtures, has new carpet in the MBD, and the remaining carpet has been freshly cleaned. You are bound to love the neighborhood as much as you love the home! With amenities like a swimming pool, a tennis court, a basketball court, tot lots, a clubhouse, picnic table pavilions, beachy areas, and all the lakes with fishing and boating opportunities - who wouldn't love this place!? This is such a nice home in such an amenity-affluent subdivision. It would be hard to run out of things to do here!

Interior Rehab/Renovation and Rear addition for a Multi-unit residential building in the historic Little Italy neighborhood. We converted this vintage 2 flat into a lovely private residence for the owners duplexing the 1st & 2nd floors. We also designed a separate "In-Law" unit at the gardel level for rentals. We also added a "living" Green roof which increased thermal efficiency and reduced energy costs for the owners. Probably the 1st and only Green roof in the Little Italy neighborhood for a private residence. Overall a very positive and sustainable renovation adding tons of Value for the client and great for the environment.

Two separate two-flats share a party wall to form one brick residential building in the Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, with 4 rental units. The interior of each two flat was reconfigured to become a single family house.

シカゴにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング) の写真

シカゴにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング) の写真

シカゴにあるお手頃価格のトラディショナル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

シカゴにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング) の写真

シカゴにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング) の写真

Exterior front entrance revealing emphasis on the custom entry sequence, windows and balconies. Peter Bosy Photography.
シカゴにあるラグジュアリーなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、混合材屋根、マルチカラーの外壁) の写真

Richard Mandelkorn
ボストンにある高級なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

ニューヨークにある高級なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング) の写真

Night view of restored exterior
ロンドンにあるラグジュアリーなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、黄色い外壁) の写真

ワシントンD.C.にあるお手頃価格の小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、黄色い外壁) の写真

A beautiful Custom Arbor for shade and a huge sundeck above the Screen Porch means this set up has everything!...
ローリーにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング) の写真

Will Pryce
ロンドンにあるトラディショナル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

Amanda Kirkpatrick
ニューヨークにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング) の写真