Where can we find greater clarity than in the wooden
buildings of old? They seem to be echoes of old songs.
Queen Anne takes off her lace
Period: 1888
Building: Queen Anne Victorian
Site: Garden cul-de-sac in Jamaica Plain
Project: Development- condo conversion / full renovation
Other areas designed: All interior w/ some exterior
Color palette: Browns, maize, ant. white, w/black & spring green
Materials palette: Oak, cherry, fir, tumbled marble, forged iron
Client: Developer of multi-family condo conversions
Summary:
On a tight development budget, with luxury quality, the condo was made more open and bright, with the expected- & unexpected- amenities. Major upgrades included a full new heating system, substantial repairs to 3 fireplaces, and almost all new plumbing and electrical. Loadbearing walls were removed and support for 2 upper floors added (in conjunction with a structural engineer). "Improvements" such as dropped ceilings and Formica doors were replaced, often with architectural antiques. The kitchen was moved from a cramped space - almost a hallway - into a large central room with fireplace. Designs were to the developer's taste with pre-planned flexibility for buyers.
"I 'sort of' believed, but didn't really believe it could
be great. Now that it's done- it's amazing!"
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