Somerville, Massachusetts

Hillside Park Residences

Maximizing Space on a Challenging Site

Hillside Park Residences

Red multi-story house with beige trim, multiple large windows, front stairs, and small trees in front, situated in a neighborhood with other houses and greenery.

Located in Somerville, MA, this 8,800 sf six-family development included the full renovation of the original five-story structure to provide four two-bedroom condos and two three-bedroom condos with open floor plan living, master suites, and in-unit laundry within a short walk to Union Square. The building consisted of a challenging site with three full stories above grade at the street and five stories above grade at the rear. This allowed the project to increase the living area significantly compared to the original structure. The design included 3 distinctly different unit types ranging from 850 square feet to 1,600 square feet.

Modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, marble countertops, a stove, a microwave, a large island with a sink and black faucet, two windows with green foliage outside, a pendant light, decorative vases, and artwork on the wall.
Modern kitchen with white marble island, black and white cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, and black pendant lights over the island. There are three wooden stools with black legs.
Modern kitchen with white and dark cabinetry, marble backsplash, stainless steel range, black faucet, white marble island, decorative vase with flowers, and green apples on a pedestal
A bedroom with a bed, patterned pillows, a small striped armchair, a window with a potted plant, and a door opening to a backyard with trees.
A bright, modern bedroom with a gray upholstered bed, white bedding, decorative pillows, and a throw blanket. There are three large windows with white trim allowing natural light, and a unique wooden side table with a small lamp. A black metal and wood shelving unit is against the wall, holding books and decorative items.

Before

A multi-story beige house with multiple windows, some with blinds, and a front door with stairs and a small porch. Snow covers the ground and staircases, and there are several cars parked in front. Overhead wires are visible against a gray, overcast sky.

HIGHLIGHTS & STATS

  • Project Size: Approx. 8,800 sf

  • Completed: 2022

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