This month's Design New England features the Beacon Hill loft of celebrated architect Joan Goody, who died last September at the age of 73. Known primarily for her civic works, including the restoration of Boston's Trinity Church, Goody's style represents that peculiarly Boston blend of forward-thinking with a respect for tradition and an emphasis on usability.
The article provides a window into the architect's private life and design philosophy through the home she shared with her two husbands, architect Marvin Goody and poet Peter Davison. Where she and Goody transformed the top two floors of the former carriage house into an airy loft-like space with a clearly modernist stamp, Davison added a layer of classicism and history. Still adorned with personal notes, photos, and other memorabilia, the house — currently vacant and on the market — is a fascinating snapshot of the life and times of three pioneering and influential Bostonians.
Read the full article, Design Focus: Joan Goody, at Design New England.
Images: Peter Vanderwarker
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excellent! love the colors!
I was going to use the exact words of commenter #1. Gorgeous warm, stimulating colors in the rugs, textiles, and upholstery, offset by the cool blue and white walls. Note the effective dark red paint of the niche behind the Asian chest.
WOW!
In the first picture, I see multiple triangles of colour overlapping each other, creating different perspectives and focus points in space: 3 blues, 3 violets, 3 orange-reds, 3 blond woods, 3 whites... what a lovely space for an architect!
I like how this interior is both balanced and calming and vibrant at the same time. Wish I could pull off the same thing in my home!
This is so beautiful! I don't have much to add except to agree with the other comments. I love the earthy yet crisp feel and the mix of cool and warm colors.
The article says she wanted her items to remain in the house for potential buyers to see (than would be given away)- a interesting idea about creating a home and "gallery". To have lived somewhere so long it does seem like you would want people to connect with your original vision- but it will be transformed by new users ( like her second husband) but they will at least have experienced the past.