Rutland Street live/work
Stern McCafferty transformed the interior of this 19th Century Federal Style townhouse into a modern, light-filled, live and work environment. The parlor level accommodates the owners’ graphic design and marketing studio, while the upper floors were designed as a warm and open-feeling residence for a family of three.
At 2,000 square feet over five floors, the building is compact and efficient. The design relies on a strict palette of locally sourced natural materials and careful, minimalist detailing. Open floor plans and translucent materials allow natural light to penetrate into living areas.
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The building was designed to be passively cooled; large exhaust fans are located at the roof and the open stairwell is used as a large shaft to pull heated air up and out of the building in the summer.
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