300
Boston MA
Located in the heart of historic Boston, this parlor and garden-level duplex condominium has been reimagined into an open and functional living space, highly desired in this area. The former 1980s condo conversion was lacking in many ways and featured dark, windowless spaces that were disconnected from the limited sources of available light. Gutted to the studs, and structurally reframed from prior fire damage, the spaces are now interconnected with a focus on the exposure to the backyard. The front end of the linier space was further enhanced using an existing light shaft accentuated by a glass door and artificial light which come together to create a sense of light and openness from end to end, day and night. To open the space, the primary plumbing stack for the entire building had to be moved. Additionally, the mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing services were relocated to accommodate this new layout. The architectural expression of columns and beams was born of the necessity to conceal relocated mechanical items within the existing confines of the low ceiling height. While remaining a classic row house with a deep floor plate, the new spaces are now orientated to the light and the backyard, and flow more naturally for everyday living.
