https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2187 en-us In a marriage of old and new, a house achieves a happy balance for its occupants and the surrounding historic neighborhood in Boston.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11580 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11580-taylor-street-house-by-sas-design-build Taylor Street House In Boston’s South End, a wood building dating
 to 1899 has been reconstructed and expanded with a new wing of modernist glass and steel. Photo © Peter Vanderwarker Taylor Street House An exoskeleton of wood louvers covers much of the new wing, providing shading and privacy and offering a sociable nod to its older neighbor. Photo © Peter Vanderwarker Taylor Street House The loftlike living space looks out to neighboring historic brick houses. Materials are left uncovered and unfinished, including steel framing, raw concrete walls, and a floor of end-grain reclaimed American oak. Photo © Peter Vanderwarker Taylor Street House The view from the guest bedroom down to the living space is typical of surprising overlooks and transparencies throughout the house. Photo © Peter Vanderwarker Taylor Street House Social spaces are informal and flow from one to another. The owners’ period furnishings help set an intimate tone. Photo © Peter Vanderwarker Taylor Street House The stair landing, with its grass-like rug from Argentina, exhibits the owners’ and architects’ passion for expressive spaces and details. Photo © Peter Vanderwarker 1604-Record-Houses-SAS-Design-BUILD-Boston-Taylor-Street-House-07.jpg Taylor Street House Image courtesy SAS design BUILD 1604-Record-Houses-SAS-Design-BUILD-Boston-Taylor-Street-House-08.jpg Taylor Street House Image courtesy SAS design BUILD Taylor Street House Image courtesy SAS design BUILD 1604-Record-Houses-SAS-Design-BUILD-Boston-Taylor-Street-House-10.jpg Taylor Street House Image courtesy SAS design BUILD