Renovation 1662

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The owners of this historic\nrowhome in Washington, D.C.\u2019s Georgetown neighborhood purchased it so they could\nenjoy an urban, walkable neighborhood closer to their place of employment. A\nthorough renovation has transformed the house into a modern, light-filled, and\nopen dwelling. Visually unchanged at the street, the home still respects the\ncontext of the neighborhood."]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022A near-perfect marriage of\nhistory and contemporary, urban living.\u0022 - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In the original home,\ncompartmentalized spaces were disconnected from a deep rear garden, and the basement\nkitchen was a full floor below the primary living space. The renovation is\nbuilt atop the original shell and infrastructure, all more than a century old,\nand retains the original massing, fenestrations, and historical features. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Downsizing from their previous\nhome in the suburbs, the clients were wholly invested in living in a smaller\nhouse that emphasized the quality of space over the quantity. Despite\nrelatively small footprints, the home\u2019s new spatial arrangement works in\nconcert with high ceilings and large expanses of glass to make each space feel\nmuch more generous. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cA near-perfect marriage of\nhistory and contemporary, urban living,\u201d noted the jury. \u201cThis design\nthoughtfully translates a compact and crowded historic house into a spacious,\nlight-filled home with surprising celebrations of its history and foundations\nin almost archeological ways.\u201d"]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022This design\nthoughtfully translates a compact and crowded historic house into a spacious,\nlight-filled home with surprising celebrations of its history and foundations\nin almost archeological ways.\u0022 - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Inside, a new open\nstaircase topped with a skylight allows light to flood the spaces, including\nthe basement. On the main level, the team removed walls to better connect it to\na modern addition that stretches into the garden. Above, on the second floor,\nrooms are opened to the sloping roofline to provide a greater sense of space. A\nmaster bedroom with an abundance of glazing sits on the addition\u2019s second\nfloor. Danish Douglas fir floors and rich cabinetry foster a warm and minimal\naesthetic throughout all of the spaces. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This project\u2019s timeline was\nsignificantly impacted by the numerous reviews and processes required when\nworking in one of Washington\u2019s historic neighborhoods. However, the added time\nallowed for careful inspection of all design implications, resulting in a\nfaster construction period. "]]]]}