BOSTON RESIDENCE

Boston, MA

Two window walls and simulated skylights make this modern Boston residence addition feel like it is part of the outside.
Smooth, warm wood paneling and cabinetry disguise the utilitarian aspect of the kitchen in this modern Boston residence addition.

Natural light and its inherent mutability are the focus of this architectural investigation. Here it is used as a material to enhance one’s experience of the space and understanding of the sun’s movement across the sky.

Different areas of activity within the open space are accentuated by clusters of light wells located over the dining table and kitchen island. Each light well has a different orientation to the sky that brings in varied and undulating shafts of light during the day.

The modern addition to the historic Boston residence blends in very well because of its scale and materials.

A single continuous slice of natural light at the perimeter defines a “proscenium” of the ceiling plane and produces the same play of light and shadow across the vertical surfaces.

Smooth, warm wood paneling and cabinetry disguise the utilitarian aspect of the kitchen in this modern Boston residence addition.
The use of natural materials and large views to the outside make this kitchen/living interior feel like a cozy and relaxing library space.
 

Type: Residential – Renovation / Addition
Size: ±2,000 sf
Location: Boston, MA
Status: Completed 2005
Credits: Architect: William Pevear at Maryann Thompson Architects. Photography: Anton Grassl.

The minimalist design of the fireplace focuses its attention on the texture of the stone cladding and the skylight that lights it from above.

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