A custom corner fireplace with a Luke Works concrete base anchors the corner of the living room. The Marvin windows extend to the baseboard to encourage a better indoor-outdoor connection. PHOTO: FRAZIER SPRINGFIELD
When the clients first purchased the property, it consisted of a four-story, end-of-row townhouse and a three-story carriage house apartment connected by a simple wooden deck. Part of South Baltimore’s Harbor Walk redevelopment in the early 1980s, the structures were in desperate need of an update.
EastWing Architects’ first move was to unify the two existing buildings with a light-filled addition containing a double-height library. Next, they carved out distinct living spaces within the tight constraints of the townhome and added a roof terrace. The updated contemporary residence reflects its new owners’ personal style while conforming to local historic district guidelines. The result is a light-filled urban oasis with warm wood finishes and an overall feeling of Scandinavian simplicity.
Architecture & Interior Design: Evan Wivell, AIA, principal; Ryan McCloskey, AIA, project architect, EastWing Architects. Builder: Apex Builders Group.