There’s nothing like the patina of an established, well-kept urban or close-in suburban neighborhood. The sense of community, convenient location, and often strong architectural character of these areas has made them some of the most desirable places in the country to live. But the homes in such neighborhoods can lack the amenities, layouts, and square footage today’s buyers want. The solutions—tearing down an existing house and building a new one in its place, or remodeling extensively—each require a formidable balance of design ingenuity and construction etiquette. Otherwise, out-of-place houses and angry neighbors ensue. Below, you’ll find projects that both satisfy their owners’ programs and maintain—or even enhance—the streetscape.
Filling In
It takes finesse and foresight to build an infill custom home.
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Architect Steven Ehrlich’s own house gestures to the street with fabric privacy panels and front and side courtyards.
