Northwood

renovation

Tucked neatly into a small lot in North Downtown Charlottesville, Northwood is a modest but character-rich bungalow, expressive on the exterior and efficiently programmed within. With the size of the lot precluding the possibility of an addition, each of the house's owners made use of every nook and cranny within the residence, adding bathrooms, bedrooms, and closets within the roof volume and embracing the steep slopes of the roof's rafters as part of each space's identity. The task at hand entailed gracefully addressing spatial irregularities that had accumulated over years of haphazard renovations, while simultaneously optimizing the functionality and fluidity between spaces.

Elevation view of modern kitchen with light gray floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinetry with brass mesh inserts.
Perspective view of modern kitchen with light gray shaker style cabinetry, peninsula with gray veined quartz waterfall countertop, and mid-century-inspired backsplash.
Perspective view into dining room of modern kitchen with light gray shaker style cabinetry, peninsula with quartz waterfall countertop, and mid-century-inspired backsplash.
Elevation view into dining room of modern kitchen with light gray shaker style cabinetry, peninsula with quartz waterfall countertop, and heart pine floating shelves.
Vignette of heart pine drop leaf countertop next to black double-hung windows with white trim and heart pine flooring.
Detail of mid-century-inspired backsplash with heart pine floating shelves.
View into dining room and kitchen from living room with mid-century and contemporary furnishings and fixtures.
Vignette of living room with mid-century and contemporary furnishings and fixtures.
Detail of original craftsmen style front door.
Elevation view of modern primary bathroom inside roof volume of house.
Vignette of modern primary bathroom with heart pine shelves and black plumbing fixtures.
Vignette of shower room inside roof volume of house.

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