Studio Luz Architecture and Urban Design

Dustin Street Residence

Brighton, MA

Residential Renovation, 3,600 sf
Completion: 2016

Project Overview

The Dustin Residence is a renovation of a single family home in Brighton, MA. The challenge for this renovation was for Studio Luz to create a more open flow throughout the home from an existing closed traditional layout.

Dustin Residence - Project Floorplans

Project Team

Hansy Better Barraza
Anthony J. Piermarini
Hanhan Luo
Dan Artiges
Aashman Goghari
Lisa LaCharité (Lostritto)

Structural Engineer

Structures Workshop, Inc.

Construction

Aldor Construction

Vertical gradient of privacy

ANGLING SPACES, VERTIcAL DIVISION

The challenge of opening up the floor layout was achieved through angled spaces to create more connection from one room to another. We divided the home vertically, situating more private upper levels and more open spaces at the ground level.

RESPONSIVE TO THE LANDSCAPE

WINDOWS FOR LIGHT AND VIEW

The lower level features large windows open to the street and modern white walls. The wooden screen on the upper levels displays a different language, opening up the repetitive cladding to reveal views to the East and West.

RAIN SCREEN CLADDING SYSTEM

WEATHER PROTECTION, ENERGY SAVING

The rain screen cladding system both increases weather protection, and lowers energy consumption of the home.
Street View of Dustin Residence
Dustin Residence - Diagram
Dustin Residence - Floor Plans
Dustin Residence - Perspective View

About the Single Family Residence

In Brighton

The Dustin Residence is an extensive renovation of a single family home in Brighton, MA, originally built in 1883. Studio Luz worked with the original home to open the floor layout, using vertical divisions and angled spaces to open the space. The third story becomes a separate primary suite, allowing the second floor to accommodate an art loft. An ancillary space on the side houses a sauna and steam room, and creates a space for an outdoor dining courtyard. Our facade strategy introduced more windows for light and views, while offering a more protective and greener upgrade to the historic exterior. 

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