Urban Fusion
The challenge before the Feinmann design and build team was to combine two units in a famous Back Bay building into one tasteful, spacious and well-functioning condominium. After the renovation, one unit would contain the master bedroom, master bathroom and guest room/study; the other would house the kitchen, living/dining room and guest bathroom.
The kitchen and bath area of one unit were transformed into the new master bathroom. An elegant curved tile wall (whose origins derived from the necessity of keeping an existing plumbing wall intact which split the two original spaces) allows passage from the front vanities to the rear walk-in shower and tub. The rest of the original first unit feature angled walls between the master bedroom and guest room/study that allow both to enjoy wide spaces relieving the existing narrow layout. The new layout also allots space for a dressing area near the master bath with built-in cabinetry from Showplace.
In the former second unit, the open floor plan dining/living room are "lightly" divided from the kitchen by suspended glass upper cabinets, beneath which are base cabinets that serve as a side board for the dining area as well as storage for the kitchen. Built-in cherry cabinetry by Showplace incorporates the wall ovens, refrigerator and pantry on an adjacent wall. The cabinets extend into the living/dining area, becoming a buffet with a mirrored backsplash and wine storage.
The ceiling is dropped throughout the condominium to allow for recessed lighting and architectural interest. The focal point of the kitchen is the cherry island beneath a recessed lighted well, with a hanging pot rack. The kitchen backsplash is Canyon Tan iridescent glass tile from the Water & Sky Glass Collection in a staggered mosaic pattern. The perimeter cabinetry is natural maple with Illusion quartzite countertops. The guest bath includes a tiled shower stall and wall-mounted sink by Lacava.
A small café table in the living by the window provides a place for morning coffee with a spectacular view of Boston's urban landscape. The space is very "loft" like, creating the spaciousness sought by our clients who left a country home for the city. The end result is sophisticated urban fusion.
The kitchen and bath area of one unit were transformed into the new master bathroom. An elegant curved tile wall (whose origins derived from the necessity of keeping an existing plumbing wall intact which split the two original spaces) allows passage from the front vanities to the rear walk-in shower and tub. The rest of the original first unit feature angled walls between the master bedroom and guest room/study that allow both to enjoy wide spaces relieving the existing narrow layout. The new layout also allots space for a dressing area near the master bath with built-in cabinetry from Showplace.
In the former second unit, the open floor plan dining/living room are "lightly" divided from the kitchen by suspended glass upper cabinets, beneath which are base cabinets that serve as a side board for the dining area as well as storage for the kitchen. Built-in cherry cabinetry by Showplace incorporates the wall ovens, refrigerator and pantry on an adjacent wall. The cabinets extend into the living/dining area, becoming a buffet with a mirrored backsplash and wine storage.
The ceiling is dropped throughout the condominium to allow for recessed lighting and architectural interest. The focal point of the kitchen is the cherry island beneath a recessed lighted well, with a hanging pot rack. The kitchen backsplash is Canyon Tan iridescent glass tile from the Water & Sky Glass Collection in a staggered mosaic pattern. The perimeter cabinetry is natural maple with Illusion quartzite countertops. The guest bath includes a tiled shower stall and wall-mounted sink by Lacava.
A small café table in the living by the window provides a place for morning coffee with a spectacular view of Boston's urban landscape. The space is very "loft" like, creating the spaciousness sought by our clients who left a country home for the city. The end result is sophisticated urban fusion.
Country: United States
