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Project posted by Lauren Thomsen Design

Fitler Square Double Wide Rowhouse

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Location
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Year
2021
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Traditional
Living room
Living room
View from entry
View from entry
Kitchen featuring inset white and walnut cabinets and walnut island stools.
Kitchen featuring inset white and walnut cabinets and walnut island stools.
Kitchen with walnut clad window seat
Kitchen with walnut clad window seat
Bay window and seat in kitchen. Custom made walnut stools at the island.
Bay window and seat in kitchen. Custom made walnut stools at the island.
Accordion doors lead to a lush urban garden. A custom made dining room and bench sit in the living room.
Accordion doors lead to a lush urban garden. A custom made dining room and bench sit in the living room.
The "alcove bar" in the dining room, in Amazon Green by Benjamin Moore.
The "alcove bar" in the dining room, in Amazon Green by Benjamin Moore.
Stair and exposed original brick party wall.
Stair and exposed original brick party wall.
From dining to kitchen
From dining to kitchen
Entry to the primary bedroom
Entry to the primary bedroom
Built in bookcase in the bay window in a second level bedroom.
Built in bookcase in the bay window in a second level bedroom.
Marble floor and wall tile was used for bathrooms throughout for a timeless design. Walnut was used for the countertop in the second floor laundry area.
Marble floor and wall tile was used for bathrooms throughout for a timeless design. Walnut was used for the countertop in the second floor laundry area.
A gracious oversized skylight floods the staircase and lower levels with year-round daylight. The fully equipped service kitchen at the top of the stairs serves the roof deck.
A gracious oversized skylight floods the staircase and lower levels with year-round daylight. The fully equipped service kitchen at the top of the stairs serves the roof deck.
A large roof deck with a cedar pergola and pedestal pavers make the third floor a perfect entertaining space.
A large roof deck with a cedar pergola and pedestal pavers make the third floor a perfect entertaining space.

Details

Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1

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Builder
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From Lauren Thomsen Design

This project was the complete renovation of two poorly joined rowhomes in the Rittenhouse/Fitler Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. Behind the front facade, which was maintained according to the Philadelphia Historical Comission, the existing interior party wall was demolished, ceiling heights increased, and a new spacious three story residence with a garage and a roof deck was constructed. Ample daylight and a visual connection to the exterior were design drivers. On the interior, a timeless aesthetic with rich materials translate to a serene urban sanctuary.