Rincon Bates House : By Studio27 Architecture ~ HouseVariety

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Rincon Bates House : By Studio27 Architecture

1600 K Street NW, Washington, DC, United States
Studio27 Architecture
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong

Photo © Courtesy of Anice Hoachlander / Allan Russ

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.

Photo © Courtesy of Anice Hoachlander / Allan Russ

The owners approached Studio 27 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.

Photo © Courtesy of Anice Hoachlander / Allan Russ

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.

Photo © Courtesy of Anice Hoachlander / Allan Russ

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. As a result, the ’Open’ House represents the non-traditional urban sustainable lifestyle.

Photo © Courtesy of Anice Hoachlander / Allan Russ

floor plans--drawing Courtesy of Studio27 Architecture

first floor plans--drawing Courtesy of Studio27 Architecture

second floor plans--drawing Courtesy of Studio27 Architecture

west elevation+section--drawing Courtesy of Studio27 Architecture

before + after--drawing Courtesy of Studio27 Architecture

The people
Architects: Studio 27 Architecture – John K. Burke
Location: 1600 K Street NW, Washington, DC, United States
Design Team: Chris DeHenzel, Hans Kuhn
Contractor: Stalheber Construction Inc.
Age of Structure: 1906
Square footage of job: 1,550 sf
Completion Date: January 2010
Photographer: Anice Hoachlander / Allan Russ

The product
Bathroom Equipment: Toto , Kohler Bathroom plumbing fixtures by Toto
Bathroom plumbing fittings by Toto
Bathroom plumbing fixtures by Kohler
Bathroom plumbing fittings by Kohler

Floor: Iris, Plyboo

Flooring: Ceramic Tiles by Iris
Flooring: Bamboo by Plyboo
Joinery: Velux Skylights/roof windows by Velux
Kitchen Equipment: Hansgrohe , Electrolux , Kitchenaid
Kitchen plumbing fittings by Hansgrohe
Refrigerator by Electrolux
Oven by Kitchenaid

Lighting, Heating, Home/building automation: Alkco, Vibia, Belfer, Lightolier

Lighting fixtures by Alkco
Lighting fixtures by Vibia
Lighting fixtures by Belfer
Lighting fixtures by Lightolier

Walls: Sherwin Williams

via:archdaily

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