Boston, Massachusetts

Howland Street Residences

A historic Dorchester home reborn.

Howland Street Residences

Three-story modern house with beige and brown siding, large windows, and a small front porch with steps, surrounded by a black metal fence.

This historic Dorchester home, built around 1900, had fallen into disrepair and sat vacant for nearly two decades. Our team breathed new life into this 5,500-square-foot, three-story building, transforming it into two stunning, modern residences. By carefully preserving the building's historic character and incorporating contemporary design elements, we created a harmonious blend of old and new. Key features include meticulous restoration of original architectural details, open-concept floor plans, energy-efficient systems, and the incorporation of salvaged architectural elements.

Living room with white walls, large windows with white curtains, a fireplace with a flat-screen TV above, a gray armchair, a beige and gray sofa, and a coffee table, with a dining area and kitchen in the background.
Interior of a house with a wooden staircase, wainscoting, and a wooden door.
A cozy bedroom with light teal walls, large windows with white curtains, a white bed with blue and white striped pillows, a matching bench at the foot of the bed, wooden flooring, and nightstands with lamps. The door to the bathroom is open, revealing a vanity and mirror.
Modern bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower with marble walls, a freestanding bathtub, a double vanity with two vessel sinks, and large mirrors.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a glass shower enclosure, a gray vanity with vessel sinks, a frosted window, and wooden accents.
A modern bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large bed with a beige headboard, white and black bedding, two matching bedside tables with lamps, and a skylight window.

Before

Old, dilapidated multi-story house with peeling paint, boarded-up windows, and a snow-covered yard, situated in a neighborhood with other houses and parked cars.

HIGHLIGHTS & STATS

  • Project Size: Approx. 5,500 SF

  • Completion: 2023

COLLABORATORS

  • Contractor: Michael Griffin

  • Structural: Anderson Structural Engineers, Inc.

  • Energy Consultant: A9 Green

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Isometric cutaway view of a multi-story house showing interior rooms and structural details.
First-floor architectural blueprint of a duplex home showing living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and outdoor patios.
Second-floor house plan with bedrooms, bathrooms, and balconies.
Architectural floor plan of the third floor, showing bedrooms, bathrooms, stairs, and roof outline.