RESIDENTIAL PORTFOLIO
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Private Residence |
Built on a non-conforming, 35-foot wide lot in Northwest Washington, D.C., this house required massive renovation after a fire. This sunny rear addition includes the upstairs master bedroom and the downstairs family room, which leads to the patio. |
“Before” – The original 1 ½ story bungalow, just 21 feet wide, after a fire nearly destroyed it. Construction was permitted only if this original structure was retained, so Bass Architects designed a unique split level floor plan that incorporated the old house. |
Sunlight floods the family room thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that also seamlessly unite the indoor and outdoor spaces. The elimination of interior corridors opens the main living spaces across the width of the house, and rooms flow together. |
| A skylight inserted into the center of the house brings more natural light into what was once a dark hallway. The open floor plan, light colors and light from windows at three levels give this house a sense of spaciousness despite its small size. |
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Photos by Sheri Warneck and Roger Bass
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