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Hays + Ewing Design Studio
Inspiration for a large modern backyard deck in Other with a roof extension and a fire feature.
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Groupe Ubora
Trex Transcend Tiki Torch Deck With Western Red Cedar Pergola & Privacy Screen
Inspiration for a large modern backyard deck in Montreal with a pergola.
Inspiration for a large modern backyard deck in Montreal with a pergola.
ZeroEnergy Design
This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income.
DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request.
MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic.
RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income.
ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them.
URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances.
OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.
Photography: Eric Roth Photo
Philipp Architekten - Anna Philipp
Photo of a large modern backyard deck in Munich with a container garden and a roof extension.
Imagine Entrepreneurs/Patios, Balcons & Clotures
Photo of a small modern backyard deck in Montreal with a vertical garden and a pergola.
Masfotogenica Fotografia
Fotografía: Carlos Yagüe para Masfotogenica Fotografía
Estilismo de Decoración: Pili Molina para Masfotogenica Interiorismo
Agencia de Comunicación: Estudio Maba
Promotores Constructores: GRUPO MARJAL
Moore Design Works
The roof deck reclaimed the outdoor space needed for the addition and provided new views for a client quickly being surrounded by tall, modern townhouses.
San Diego Cable Railings
IPE hardwood top rail with SDCR "Ultra Slim" intermediate post
This is an example of a mid-sized modern rooftop deck in San Diego with a fire feature and a pergola.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern rooftop deck in San Diego with a fire feature and a pergola.
Annika Feuss Fotografie
Annika Feuss Fotografie
Photo of a modern rooftop and rooftop deck in Cologne with a container garden and a roof extension.
Photo of a modern rooftop and rooftop deck in Cologne with a container garden and a roof extension.
Alair Homes Orillia
This modern deck includes a solid wood pergola, privacy screen, sleek tiled outdoor fireplace, glass railings, in-step lighting, and minimalist landscaping.
Jack Miller Contractors
Wit McKay
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard deck in Boston with no cover.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard deck in Boston with no cover.
Top 2 Bottom Carpentry ltd
This Customer wanted somewhere nice to be able to relax out side, which would need to be a bit private and sheltered from the sun and rain.
So we built them this fantastic area;
Pergola with a UV rated roof, deck and privacy screening,
All made from treated softwood.
Top 2 Bottom Carpentry ltd
This Customer wanted somewhere nice to be able to relax out side, which would need to be a bit private and sheltered from the sun and rain.
So we built them this fantastic area;
Pergola with a UV rated roof, deck and privacy screening,
All made from treated softwood.
Modern Deck Design Ideas
Built Tough Construction of North Georgia
Large modern backyard deck in Atlanta with a container garden and no cover.
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