Row House Addition
Philadelphia, PA

A 200-foot long wedge of land surrounded by masonry ruins is what remained of an industrial warehouse located mid-block behind street front homes. Annexed by an adjacent townhouse property, the expansive open space became the defining feature of this urban site. A bright, airy family room addition connects the original dwelling to the disjointed rear garden, activating once underutilized space as the old warehouse wall becomes the new edge between garden and house. The newly enclosed volume, carefully designed to maximize the impact of open space, light and views, expands the adjacent kitchen and functions as the new hub of family life.

Hansen General Contracting, Inc., Builder
Julie Marquart, Photographer