Historic South End home

One of two wood framed homes in the historic South End neighborhood of Boston, this project restored the street-facing façade of the existing building while adding a new contemporary complement to the original structure. Working closely with designer Scott Slarsky and the owners, the project's focus was an 'honesty of materials' with with open. yet defined. living spaces. Photos courtesy of Scott Slarsky.

In desperate need for updating, the focus of this project was to create a more useful second floor plan while updating bathrooms and the home's envelope. While maintaining the original character of the exterior and it's details, a new palette was applied to the siding, roof, and windows. The result is a contemporary expression of a 1900's built cape house. Photos show before and after.

This gambrel cottage needed some love combined with some enhancements: new open living room with sightlines to the kitchen and dining room, master suite, and two car garage. The existing house layout was cellular and made the spaces dark. The new entry way leads to an open stair to the lower and upper levels, allowing daylight to floor the connection between old and new. The new gambrel addition gives a nod to the old guard, both with its style and the exterior materials. Construction begins December 2022.