The main level boasts 14-foot ceilings. Concrete floors and exposed ductwork convey an industrial vibe.
An abandoned DC warehouse presented an ideal canvas for Patrick Brian Jones to conjure his own urban live-and-work space. The architect updated and expanded the ramshackle, single-story brick structure into an airy, industrial-style dwelling. Exposed ductwork, black-mullioned windows and concrete floors define the ground level, encompassing a studio, living/dining area and custom kitchen. A floating staircase ascends to a new second floor, which houses an office, guest quarters and the primary suite. A roof deck above surveys the city skyline.
Preserving the building’s shell and main-floor’s concrete ceiling reduced Jones’ carbon footprint. “It’s very rewarding to repurpose a building rather than demolishing it and sending materials to a landfill,” he notes. Solar panels offset the use of electricity in this 100-percent fossil fuel-free home.
Architecture & Interior Design: Patrick Brian Jones, AIA, Patrick Brian Jones PLLC. Builder: CMX Construction Group.