Interior finishes

The interior walls and ceiling are made of pine, while the bookshelves and desk are fir. Polished concrete floors balance the nearly all-wood material palette.

The entry hallway doubles as a library, filled with books related to Chris's vocational life. A kitchenette with a two-burner stovetop and small refrigerator offers a place to prepare simple meals.

Floor plan of Stained Glass Townhouse by Sarah Jacoby Architect

Spread across two lots, the house has two wings: One acts as a more private, residential area, and the other is a communal living space. The designers sought to create “small, private, comfortable homes that were then tied back to a space for gathering, performance, creation, and events,” says architect James Carse, cofounder of Alao. Missy stands in the hallway that connects the two sides and opens onto an outdoor seating area and a garden designed by Garden Gnome Plantscapes.

The structure minimized its impact on the land, especially in comparison with traditional construction methods, by leveraging the Mega Anchor footing system for the building’s foundation.

Timber slats line the ceiling, matching the wood tone of the floor and walls.

The sleeping loft can also be used as an additional seating area or workspace.

A wood stove by Stûv faces Mathias sofas from West Elm in the living area.

“It has a public and private feel, which we like.” A French blue table designed by David adds color to the dining area. “It was important to us to have unexpected and whimsical elements in the house,” says Mark. “We didn’t want it to be too serious.”

The kitchen features custom-lacquered cabinets with white oak handles and, in lieu of upper cabinets, a wall niche to display dishes.