From the rear courtyard, the house’s form becomes clear. Double-height windows bring light into the sunken living spaces while the set back upper level allows for a private, brick enveloped balcony. The house’s cranked roofline ensures that the neighboring property still has daylight access. Photo 2 of 8 in Cleverly Stacked Floors Form a Roomy House On a Tight Lot by David Rudin

Cleverly Stacked Floors Form a Roomy House On a Tight Lot

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From the rear courtyard, the house’s form becomes clear. Double-height windows bring light into the sunken living spaces while the set back upper level allows for a private, brick enveloped balcony. The house’s cranked roofline ensures that the neighboring property still has daylight access.