Eliot Residence

Boston, MA

New residential addition to a Multi-Family Residence
Completion: 2014

Project Overview

The new residential construction is a modest and modern single family house that situated in Boston’s dynamic Jamaica Plain neighborhood. The design team took on the challenge of working with the existing features of the house and respecting the historical context of Eliot Street with a new modern addition while also providing a vibrant modern facade aesthetic to reflect the diversity of its neighbors.

Project Team

Hansy Better Barraza
Anthony J. Piermarini
Neil Legband
Drew Manahan

Surveying Engineer

Don Rosa

Structural Engineer

Structures Workshop, Inc.

Custom Fabrication

Trimount Ironworks

General Contractor

Aldor Corporation

Photography

John Horner

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood

Contextual and Responsive

                    The design team took on the challenge of respecting the historical monument square by blending the front entrance with its context while providing a vibrant facade aesthetic.
                

Modern Dweller

Modest and Modern

                    The new residential construction is a modest and modern 1180 square feet home attached to an existing single family residence.
                

Think Locally

Fossil Fuel Free, Photovoltaic, Wind Energy

                    The home utilizes photovoltaic solar and wind source electrical services, energy recovery for lighting and appliances as well as water collection for outdoor irrigation. 
                