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Rincon|Bates Residence
Rincon|Bates Residence
610, 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, United States
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Other Projects by Studio Twenty Seven Architecture
Rincon|Bates Residence
610, 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, United States
The R|B House is a re-conceptualization of an end row house unit in
Capitol Hill, Washington DC. The project furthers a continuing exploration in
sustainable urban residential design.
The existing two-story structure was originally built in 1906 and
represents the archetype of single family dwelling units in the city. The house
had been renovated in the early 1970’s, but the interior space remained a
series of compartmentalized programmed rooms reminiscent of more traditional
lifestyles.
The owners approached Studio27 with an open ended request, the only
stipulations being a re-configuration of the existing circulation pattern and
thoughtful consideration for the ecological impact of the project. The scope of
work evolved through an investigation of sectional manipulations focusing on
apertures, daylight and natural ventilation.
The architects’ strategy displaced the dark, musty interior with a
sense of openness, both in plan and section, to create a more implicit series
of relationships between traditionally separated hierarchical programs. Studio
27 removed a section of the second level floor joists to carve a void through
the middle of the house over the dining room, enabling shared light between all
spaces, and introduced operable skylights to create a per formative stack
effect to control ventilation. The second floor is divided into two bedroom
suites, connected by a tubular steel and glass bridge that further contrasts
with the heaviness of the existing masonry. Energy and water consumption are
additionally minimized through the use of tank less gas-powered water heaters,
new low E glass windows and doors, bio-based insulation, low-flow plumbing
fixtures and dual flush wall hung toilets, and all interior finishes are
domestically resourced recycled and formaldehyde-free to improve indoor air
quality.
The ’Open’ House represents the non-traditional urban sustainable lifestyle.
Capitol Hill, Washington DC. The project furthers a continuing exploration in
sustainable urban residential design.
The existing two-story structure was originally built in 1906 and
represents the archetype of single family dwelling units in the city. The house
had been renovated in the early 1970’s, but the interior space remained a
series of compartmentalized programmed rooms reminiscent of more traditional
lifestyles.
The owners approached Studio27 with an open ended request, the only
stipulations being a re-configuration of the existing circulation pattern and
thoughtful consideration for the ecological impact of the project. The scope of
work evolved through an investigation of sectional manipulations focusing on
apertures, daylight and natural ventilation.
The architects’ strategy displaced the dark, musty interior with a
sense of openness, both in plan and section, to create a more implicit series
of relationships between traditionally separated hierarchical programs. Studio
27 removed a section of the second level floor joists to carve a void through
the middle of the house over the dining room, enabling shared light between all
spaces, and introduced operable skylights to create a per formative stack
effect to control ventilation. The second floor is divided into two bedroom
suites, connected by a tubular steel and glass bridge that further contrasts
with the heaviness of the existing masonry. Energy and water consumption are
additionally minimized through the use of tank less gas-powered water heaters,
new low E glass windows and doors, bio-based insulation, low-flow plumbing
fixtures and dual flush wall hung toilets, and all interior finishes are
domestically resourced recycled and formaldehyde-free to improve indoor air
quality.
The ’Open’ House represents the non-traditional urban sustainable lifestyle.
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