Coming Full Circle: A Merge of Two Rowes Wharf Units

FBN建设 merges two Rowes Wharf units to reveal expanded views, 提高完成, 和一个完全圆形的圆形大厅入口.

It’s no secret that Boston’s iconic Rowes Wharf building is one of the most enviable locations in the city. Surrounded by vibrant energy and views of Boston Harbor, it is the ultimate urban sanctuary. 对于一个客户 FBN建筑有限公司., in partnership with 达纳·科恩 Architect and interior designer Kurt Sternberg, the opportunity to restore and expand their property on Rowes Wharf unfolded serendipitously. As owners of a coveted corner unit for many years, 客户找FBN的时候都没有, 但有两个重新构想这个空间的计划, with their ultimate mission contingent upon acquiring the unit right next door.

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“They were designing with the future in mind,” says FBN project manager Shalini Vattes, noting that the project began with a plan to remodel only one unit, with the possibility of incorporating the second unit later on. “They already had a plan in place to bring the two units together, and when the unit next door became available it was perfect timing.命运在他们这边, the project team embarked on a full gut renovation to merge the units into one space double the size, 海景是原来的两倍.

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The project involved a comprehensive overhaul of the two units, both of which hadn’t seen updates in years. 每样东西都有两个, the entire space was reconfigured to create a larger kitchen, 更宽敞的主套房, and a consolidated powder room near the foyer. The design made way for additional spaces such as a music room, 图书馆, 客人套房, 扩大了生活面积, and initially divided patio spaces were unified into one expansive deck.

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“One of the most dramatic transformations that came from combining the units is the front entrance rotunda,瓦茨说. 合并前, only half of the water views were visible upon entry, 就像一堵分隔墙分隔了各个单元. “一旦那堵墙倒下了, 新的观点被公开了, I don’t think a single person walked in there and their jaw didn’t drop,瓦茨继续说道. Featuring hand-cut marble and custom-designed wooden borders that follow its now fully-circular curvature, the rotunda became a striking entryway with awe-inspiring views of the Boston Harbor.

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The beguiling transformation of the home includes timeless and elegant details that embrace a refined traditional appeal. Herringbone floors carry into the main living spaces, where every wall and surface is enriched with intricate millwork, 护墙板, 华丽的装饰. 自然光照进每个房间, where a soothing blue and green palette gracefully blends cherished pieces with new elements. 

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“This project meant a lot to the clients,” says Vattes. “A really great team was thoughtfully put together for this project, 包括客户, who were working toward a goal that they were thrilled about.“梦想的余烬成真了, the results symbolize a new chapter guided by the whims of destiny that made the project possible in the first place.

建造者: FBN建设师: 达纳·科恩，作家:玛迪布里斯班，摄影: 格雷格Premru