The Washington, DC-based firm StudioSmith gave this historic townhouse a modern renovation. What was once a small, dark, and deteriorated space with a poor functioning layout became a much more open and light-filled space. Rethinking the layout and installing a wall of windows visually help make the most of the small amount of square feet in the home. The back wall is now composed primarily of windows to maximize the amount of light throughout the space. Brick that was removed from the house’s rear wall was used to construct the new patio and planting beds.
The townhouse also features a basement apartment that can easily be connected to the main living space in the future due to the original staircase that remained. Both spaces use high efficiency heating, cooling, and plumbing systems.
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Photos by Josh Yospyn.
Susanne on 12.05.2011 at 13:41 PM
Insanely beautiful! I live in the area and it’s so nice to see places adapting to the contemporary side! Not that traditional styles are not beautiful, but minimalist, modern architecture is what really sparks my eye! Thanks for sharing!
gues23 on 12.05.2011 at 14:09 PM
Does anyone recognize either of the two table/chair sets in the outdoor photos? I’ve been looking for somewhere in the DC area that has those for my balcony.
bruce on 12.05.2011 at 20:22 PM
pretty sure those are ikea chairs.
leelee on 12.05.2011 at 22:06 PM
That purple is amazing; do you know the manufacturer/colour name?
Caroline (post author) on 12.09.2011 at 11:43 AM
It is from Ace/Logan Hardware’s line of colors and it’s either Lavender Bounty or Shaw’s Court. I hope that helps!