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Project posted by Wyant Architecture

Philadelphia Garden House

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Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Structure
House (Single Residence)
A wedge-shaped garden, enclosed within walls of an old industrial building, became the defining feature of the site.
A wedge-shaped garden, enclosed within walls of an old industrial building, became the defining feature of the site.
A family room addition connects the existing historic townhouse to an adjacent walled garden.
A family room addition connects the existing historic townhouse to an adjacent walled garden.
Ample floor-to-ceiling storage along the party wall minimizes wall cabinets and allows the narrow townhouse kitchen to feel airy and open.
Ample floor-to-ceiling storage along the party wall minimizes wall cabinets and allows the narrow townhouse kitchen to feel airy and open.
In the kitchen, accents of vibrant green, golden yellow and earthy brown reference shades seen in the garden beyond.
In the kitchen, accents of vibrant green, golden yellow and earthy brown reference shades seen in the garden beyond.
Kitchen and dining spaces were reorganized to create transparency, and a strong visual link to the garden.
Kitchen and dining spaces were reorganized to create transparency, and a strong visual link to the garden.
A wedge-shaped garden, enclosed within walls of an old industrial building, became the defining feature of the site.
A wedge-shaped garden, enclosed within walls of an old industrial building, became the defining feature of the site.
A garden storage shed with a children's playhouse above was built towards the rear of the garden.
A garden storage shed with a children's playhouse above was built towards the rear of the garden.
A steel window system infills the garden wall's existing masonry opening.
A steel window system infills the garden wall's existing masonry opening.
Axonometric Drawing
Axonometric Drawing
Side Alley and Plan
Side Alley and Plan

Credits

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Architect
Landscape Design
Patty Redenbaugh, City Plants LLC
Builder
Hanson Fine Building
Photographer
Jeffrey Totaro

From Wyant Architecture

Extensive renovations to a townhouse in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia included reconfiguration of interior spaces throughout, as well as a family room addition that joins the dwelling to the defining feature of the site - a 200-foot long walled garden. Natural wood finishes feature prominently in the addition, which terminates with a large steel window that dramatically connects house and garden. The home's original kitchen and dining spaces were re-ordered to create unobstructed sight-lines, making this window a focal point upon entering the home and creating a strong visual link to the garden. Accents of vibrant green, golden yellow and earthy brown were selected for the new kitchen, referencing shades seen in the garden beyond. Custom wood cabinetry along the party wall transitions from kitchen storage to work space to media center, minimizing the need for wall cabinets and furniture, and allowing the narrow townhouse spaces to feel airy and open.