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

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Custom fabrics offer beautiful textures and colors to this great room. Palo Dobrick Photographer
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Casual comfortable family living is the heart of this home! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this casual comfortable family room encourages family gatherings and relaxation! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

Visit The Korina 14803 Como Circle or call 941 907.8131 for additional information. 3 bedrooms | 4.5 baths | 3 car garage | 4,536 SF The Korina is John Cannon’s new model home that is inspired by a transitional West Indies style with a contemporary influence. From the cathedral ceilings with custom stained scissor beams in the great room with neighboring pristine white on white main kitchen and chef-grade prep kitchen beyond, to the luxurious spa-like dual master bathrooms, the aesthetics of this home are the epitome of timeless elegance. Every detail is geared toward creating an upscale retreat from the hectic pace of day-to-day life. A neutral backdrop and an abundance of natural light, paired with vibrant accents of yellow, blues, greens and mixed metals shine throughout the home.

Alise O'brien Photography
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モスクワにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

Jeri Koegel
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ミルウォーキーにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな応接間 (グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、コーナー設置型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、グレーの床) の写真

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The 6015™ HO Linear Gas Fireplace presents you with superior heat performance, high quality construction and a stunning presentation of fire. The 6015™ is the largest unit in this three-part Linear Gas Fireplace Series, and is the perfect accompaniment to grand living spaces and custom homes. Like it's smaller counterparts, the 4415™ and 3615™, the 6015™ features a sleek 15 inch height and a long row of tall, dynamic flames over a bed of reflective crushed glass that is illuminated by bottom-lit Accent Lights. The 6015™ gas fireplace comes with the luxury of adding three different crushed glass options, the Driftwood and Stone Fyre-Art Kit, and multiple fireback selections to completely transition the look of this fireplace. The 6015™ gas fireplace not only serves as a beautiful focal point in any home; it boasts an impressively high heat output of 56,000 BTUs and has the ability to heat up to 2,800 square feet, utilizing two concealed 90 CFM fans. It features high quality, ceramic glass that comes standard with the 2015 ANSI approved low visibility safety barrier, increasing the overall safety of this unit for you and your family. The GreenSmart® 2 Wall Mounted Thermostat Remote is also featured with the 6015™, which allows you to easily adjust every component of this fireplace. It even includes optional Power Heat Vent Kits, allowing you to heat additional rooms in your home. The 6015™ is built with superior Fireplace Xtrordinair craftsmanship using the highest quality materials and heavy-duty construction. Experience the difference in quality and performance with the 6015™ HO Linear Gas Fireplace by Fireplace Xtrordinair.

シアトルにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (緑の壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Petr Krejci
ロンドンにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床、ライブラリー) の写真

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