William Street Residence
Adding space without adding on: making a bland condo fun and useable for a growing family
CLIENT
Private Client
YEAR
2019
PROGRAM
Condo Renovation
STATUS
Completed
Location
Cambridge, MA
Contractor
RK Construction
When this client approached us about this project, they had a request we hear a lot: could they add a bedroom and bathroom, more storage, and better flow to their existing condo, without adding any additional space? The answer was...yes!
We started by carefully reading the zoning code, and finding a way to add a full-sized window to the basement. Next, we re-allocated space to allow for a second bedroom in the basement, as well as a generous storage closet.
On the main living level, a previous renovation had stripped all the character and walls from the space, leaving a wide open room with no delineation of space, no storage, and no personality. We added a thickened wall, to create a dedicated entry space, and hid a big closet, stroller storage, half bath, structural elements, HVAC ductwork, and built-in bookshelves.
A brand new kitchen, with tons of pantry storage and high cabinets taking advantage of the tall ceilings, is visually connected to the main space but separated in terms of flow and work spaces. New trim, fixtures, custom bathroom vanities and mirrors, tile, walnut accents, and bleached oak floors come together to create a hard-working, fun, practical, and beautiful family space!
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