PROJECT Mathewson Residence

LOCATION  Washington D.C., District of Columbia, US

PROJECT COMPLETION DATE  6/1/2016

ARCHITECT Shinberg.Levinas Architects

ASSOCIATED ARCHITECT  

OWNER/CLIENT  

CONTRACTOR / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER  Added Dimensions

PHOTOGRAPHER  Alan Karchmer

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEAM  Maria Gorodetskaya, Salo Levinas, Milton Shinberg

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The Mathewson Residence is a single family home designed for an undeveloped, topographically challenging lot, in the heart of Washington DC. Other homes on the street are typically more traditional in shape and material and orientation to the street.

The solution for the organization of the house was to create a series of forms that would take advantage of the views available from the site, toward nearby Rock Creek Park and within the neighborhood. Each floor level is oriented to a different part of the site, intentionally framing views, using the shapes of rooms and openings to direct sight lines. The lower level steps back, while the second floor curves around the landscaped area at the front of the house. The two ends of that floor level push out into the landscape to take advantage of views in two other directions. The upper floor is laid out in a way to take advantage of the southern sun at the back of the property. The main themes of connection and diversity of experience drive the dialogue between the interior spaces and the surrounding landscape.

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IMAGE CAPTIONS & CREDITS

IMAGE 1  Mathewson Residence_high res ext best Facade Alan Karchmer

IMAGE 2  Mathewson Residence_high res ext Facade Side Alan Karchmer

IMAGE 3  Mathewson Residence_high res int Entrance/Stairs Alan Karchmer

IMAGE 4  Mathewson Residence_low res_1 Side Facade Alan Karchmer

IMAGE 5  Mathewson Residence_low res_2 Stairs Alan Karchmer

IMAGE 6  Mathewson Residence_low res_3 Second Floor Alan Karchmer

IMAGE 7  Mathewson Residence_low res_4 Second Floor/Kitchen Alan Karchmer

IMAGE 8  Mathewson Residence_low res_6 Railing Alan Karchmer