Exterior - Townhouse Exterior and Apartment Exterior Design Ideas

Urban Living with a View
Urban Living with a View
Tracy A. Stone ArchitectTracy A. Stone Architect
The project includes 8 townhouses (that are independently owned as single family homes), developed as 4 individual buildings. Each house has 4 stories, including a large deck off a family room on the fourth floor featuring commanding views of the city and mountains beyond
SouthEnd RowHome Main Entry
SouthEnd RowHome Main Entry
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
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.
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SOCIUS一級建築士事務所SOCIUS一級建築士事務所
超変型地に計画された長屋式都市型集合住宅
Seattle Boat House
Seattle Boat House
UserUser
A uniform and cohesive look adds simplicity to the overall aesthetic, supporting the minimalist design. The A5s is Glo’s slimmest profile, allowing for more glass, less frame, and wider sightlines. The concealed hinge creates a clean interior look while also providing a more energy-efficient air-tight window. The increased performance is also seen in the triple pane glazing used in both series. The windows and doors alike provide a larger continuous thermal break, multiple air seals, high-performance spacers, Low-E glass, and argon filled glazing, with U-values as low as 0.20. Energy efficiency and effortless minimalism create a breathtaking Scandinavian-style remodel.
Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill, London - W11
Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill, London - W11
Brosh ArchitectsBrosh Architects
complete renovation for a Victorian house in Notting Hill, London W11
146 Bosun Run
146 Bosun Run
Whitestone Building and RenovationsWhitestone Building and Renovations
This freehold townhome, built by Whitestone, is nestled in Bedford Hills. Finished on all 3 levels with a total living area of 2,200 sq ft. The main floor boasts 9 foot ceilings with living rm featuring natural gas fireplace, open concept dining, kitchen and living area, and 2-piece powder rm. The functional kitchen has granite counter tops, a center island, and a spacious walk-in pantry. The second floor master has a walk-in-closet and ensuite with custom tile shower. Upstairs also includes 2 more bedrms (same size, not one big and one small!), a full bath, and side-by-side laundry closet. The lower level is complete with a large rec room, 2-piece bath, mech rm, and garage. To complete this home there is a cement driveway and 12 x 12 back deck with privacy fencing. This EnerGuide rated home also includes a ductless heat pump and Natural gas rough-ins for fireplace, BBQ, and cook top; it's tech-ready certified & has a 7-yr New Home Warranty.

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