k YODER design

Home Improvement Professionals , Architects & Building Designers , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling
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Fitler Square House

When tasked with updating a c. 1832 brick row house that enjoyed stints as a private home, a restaurant, and a corner store, the k YODER design team edited out incongruous details from renovations past and provided the homeowners with a clean, modern aesthetic and unified spaces that flow naturally from one to another. In addition to providing architecture and interior design, k YODER design specified all of the furnishings and lighting. A mix of classic modern items combine with custom cabinetry and vintage furnishings by Eames, Turner, Saarinen, and Platner.
Project Year: 2019
Country: United States
Zip Code: 19103
Others who worked on this project: Jeffrey Totaro
The renovation design opened the interior for improved connectivity between rooms. On the main level, the solution removed interior partitions, an unused fireplace, and an awkward set of basement stairs to integrate the living room, dining area, and kitchen. Oval Saarinen dining table in gray satin...
Fitler Square House
A new fireplace is clad in velvet-finish spa white quartz stone as are fireplace surrounds on the second and third floors. Classic modern furnishings include the custom Jaan Living sectional sofa by Walter Knoll, Oda floor lamp by Sebastian Herkner, and Bresson coffee table by Minotti (all by...
Fitler Square House
The home's existing grand metal staircase was extended to reach the basement's new fitness and office spaces. The original metalsmith was engaged to craft the stair extension.
Fitler Square House
The renovation removed a masonry wall that once separated the original house and a later addition in order to better integrate the living, dining, and kitchen. Restoring interior walls back to their original structure also uncovered and captured wasted space, allowing for a new Poggenpohl kitchen...
Fitler Square House
A mixture of exposed brick, warm natural wood veneer, matte aluminum, and polished quartz stone reflects the room's natural light and exudes a timeless modern look. Professional appliances include an integrated SubZero column refrigerator and freezer drawers, a Wolf six-burner range and integrated...
Fitler Square House
The Poggenpohl kitchen system incorporates nut tree grey wood veneer, polar white lacquer, and matte aluminum backsplash and accessories. Dual sinks complement professional grade appliances.
Fitler Square House
Redesigning the second-floor landing established better visual and physical connectivity between the home's dramatic stair and the master suite. Full-height translucent pocket doors extend natural light when opened or closed.
Fitler Square House
Translucent pocket doors and a glass partition window transfer light from the skylit stair into the redesigned master suite.
Fitler Square House
Reimagining an existing walk-in closet as a walk-through dressing room makes the redesigned master suite feel visually larger while adding functionality. A coffee station (right), desk/vanity (left), and custom built-in cabinetry lend a sophisticated dressing room feel. Saarinen executive desk...
Fitler Square House
The master suite's custom cabinetry includes a built-in coffee station (left) and desk/vanity (right). Reconfiguring the space enabled room for seating: Bensen U Turn club chairs by Niels Bendtsen (via Hive Modern) and Mariposa medium ottoman by Barber & Osgerby (via Vitra).
Fitler Square House
The redesigned master bedroom features the Modena bed and headboard from Restoration Hardware, IC T2 table lamps from Flos, and classic midcentury furniture. The same spa white velvet finish quartz stone clads all three fireplaces in the house.
Fitler Square House
The spa-like master bath features a neutral color palette, ultra-clear glass, and wall-mounted vanity and toilet for clean lines and an open visual. Fixtures by Grohe, Geberit, and Duravit.
Fitler Square House
The master bath's custom floating vanity and cabinetry keep the room organized. A Duravit Happy Collection soaking tub, wall-mount Grohe single-lever faucets and matching tub filler, and Kohler Verticyl sinks undermounted beneath white quartz stone present a clean, polished appearance.
Fitler Square House
Custom cabinetry conceals laundry equipment while the quartz stone top provides ample space for folding.
Fitler Square House
The trussed third floor with exposed rafters features a new wet bar and concealed HVAC equipment behind a custom media console. Spa white quartz stone clads the fireplace surround for visual consistency with the fireplaces on the first and second floors. Amsterdam sofas and Waza rug by BoConcept.
Fitler Square House
A new guest bathroom features a curbless spa shower with cantilevered Quartzstone bench, ultra-clear Guardian Glass Showerguard partition, chrome Grohe fixtures, a Schluter Systems linear drain, and a custom storage niche. A light cove visually enlarges the shower.
Fitler Square House
k YODER design completely restructured the roof deck to avoid an awkward step and provide uninterrupted Philadelphia skyline views. New pavers and railing continue the modern aesthetic from the interior to the exterior.
Fitler Square House