Brookside

An old house was given a new lease on life by replacing the exterior white painted stucco with shingles, more in keeping with its island neighbors. Inside, vistas were opened up between the main rooms, and bay windows added on the water side to take in the expansive views. The kitchen moved from a rear service wing to the view side, where it becomes a family gathering place.  The stair was reoriented to create a clear path from entry to living room.

Site Urban neighborhood Design A complete renovation of a small row house (780 sf) in East Boston. The existing stair cut the floor plan in half, so we rotated it 90 degrees to open up the space and become a…

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