The traditional brick facade of this 1890’s South End row house screens a dramatic and daring renovation of the interior. An open riser staircase with glass landings ties five levels together and allows light to filter down and play against red Venetian plaster walls. Steel beams support four cantilevered balconies over the Japanese garden, forging a strong relationship with nature even in this urban setting. Landscape Architects: Zen Associates Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography