Situated in the largest historic residential neighborhood in Washington DC, this townhome in Capitol Hill was originally built in 1906. In January of this year, a renovation designed by architects at Studio 27 gave the century-old cramped rooms and dimly lit interior a new life while retaining the facade of the original structure.
Studio 27 really opened up the interior with skylights in a central light shaft (there's even a bridge walkway) and rear windows overlooking the patio and backyard.
More photos and architectural drawings can be seen at ArchDaily | Rincon | Bates House / Studio 27 Architecture.
Images: Anice Hoachlander / Allan Russ
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It looks beautiful!! So nice what someone can do with an old space to modernize it, but still keep the same feeling. I would love to live there for sure!!
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Houses with the historic facades and uber-modern aft-ends & interiors: We should come up with a name for the overall architectural style.
Schizophrenics?
MAPS? (Multiple Architectural Personalities)
HiCCed? (Historic Committee Compromised)
Mullets? (Business up Front, Party in the Back, Nothing left Inside)
;-)
Beautiful renovation. I have to say, though, that the seating doesn't look comfy. Where do they sit to read a book or watch a movie?
i, on the other hand, love those grey chairs! anyone know where they are from?
Although nice, it's not MY style. Seems like they totally renovated all of the character out of it. But it IS nice and sunny.
I agree with Sleek1 and bepsf -- the whole thing seems so flavorless: nice, but nothing special. Modernism is all well and good in its place, but it's nice to see some faint reminder of the original architecture when a space is renovated.
Love that yellow wall. I'm painting a guest bedroom yellow and am having a hard time finding the right shade. This yelllow isn't too pale or too dark and doesn't seem to have green undertones. Please provide source information.
I love this home. It's so serene. I want to live here. People add flavor to a room not objects.
modern lines & materials, muted colors. very calming.
although i'd change one of the living room chairs to a more comfortable sofa.
Love it too!
GREAT JOB on the Stairs! This is the kind of work that gives me ideas. Very clean, streamline. I love it.
Great work!