"The wash nook in the hallway references the Japanese bathing tradition of having a bath and shower separate to the washbasin and toilet," explain the designers. The separation of spaces is also crucial in this home, which has three bedrooms.
The house has two spacious outdoor patios for entertaining.
Before the renovation by TBA, the traditional gabled farmhouse had a 40-year-old, single-story addition that mimicked the style of the original building.
Section of Knowlton Residence
First floor plan of Knowlton Residence by Thomas Balaban Architect (TBA).
Painted steel panels frame the fireplace in the dining room and make the structure seemingly disappear, leaving only the fire visible. These steel panels also mirror the horizontal form and height of the kitchen wall it is facing.