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The New Kids on the Block
The New Kids on the Block
419, Ridge Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States
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Other Projects by Suzane Reatig Architecture
The New Kids on the Block
419, Ridge Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States
The New Kids on the Block, an environmentally conscious 8-unit development, reinterprets the historic row house. Developed by the architect, the challenge was to realize a feasible project driven by sustainability and design.The central site is located on an intimate, tree-lined street composed of mostly 19th Century flat-fronted two-story row homes. The architect sought to design contemporary housing that both respects and differentiates from its historic context. The result, a two-story brick façade with punched windows and a glass sloped and recessed third story wall, presents a play between modern and historic, engaging residents in anew dialogue within the historic neighborhood.Sustainable construction methods unconventional in row house design include the use of prefabricated concrete panels and hollow core planks. Through the inclusion of terraces and large expanses of glass that maximize natural light, rooms extend beyond their walls and invite the outdoors in. The project sets a standard for urban living by achieving ecological and aesthetic harmony between the building’s unconventional structure and its context of historic urban fabric.
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