Situated “on a vacant corner in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, this newly constructed house stitches itself into the neighbourhood by responding to local cues”. Curved brick corners are used to “negotiate the irregular street grid, while the cadence of typical rowhouses and a palette of brick volumes and stone bases are translated into a new vocabulary”.
Inside the house a palette of bleached and blackened oak is used. Polished concrete and patinaed steel contrasts against the rich wood. This contrast between these materials gives the home a highly unique feel, yet one that works perfectly. “The split-level section adapts these traditional elements to a modern language of continuous spaces and vast glazed openings”.
Special thanks to Contemporist for the above images.
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