https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/3000-isa en-us goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) An architect and residential developer make the most of an oddly shaped site in Philadelphia.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14407 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14407-xs-house-by-isa XS House occupies an oddly shaped site, only 11 feet wide but 93 feet long. Photo © Sam Oberter 2001-in-focus-small-lot-tall-order-02.jpg XS House occupies an oddly shaped site, only 11 feet wide but 93 feet long. Photo © Sam Oberter The compact apartments feel airy due to bay windows and space-saving tactics, such as combining kitchens with circulation space. Photo © Sam Oberter The compact apartments feel airy due to bay windows and space-saving tactics, such as combining kitchens with circulation space. Photo © Sam Oberter 2001-in-focus-small-lot-tall-order-05.jpg A sunny yellow, cutouts in the drywall, and generously sized windows on the landings enliven and open up the building’s tall and narrow shared stairwell. Photo © Sam Oberter Image courtesy ISA