Oversized French Steel pivot doors connect the family room to a new balcony with verdant views.
Enlisted to restore a Victorian row house in DC after extensive fire and water damage, Balodemas Architects returned the front façade to its former glory. But inside, only the staircase and living room fireplace could be salvaged.
Principal Lou Balodemas took the rebuilt interiors in a modern direction. His plan opened the rear to the backyard via walls of windows on three levels. An addition enlarged the second level and created a third-floor primary bedroom. A three-story rear structure comprising a deck and pergola provides privacy and space for al fresco time. A new kitchen and bathrooms were outfitted by Porcelanosa. David Zein of Ligne Roset furnished the home with clean-lined modern pieces. Bold artwork collected around the world takes center stage.
Renovation Architecture: Lou Balodemas, AIA; Romina Zevallos, Associate AIA, Balodemas Architects. Interior Design: Ligne Roset. Contractor: Heb-N-Co Construction, LLC.